Zimbabwe is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, transparency and resource allocation in the health sector as part of efforts to strengthen public systems and address financing challenges.
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said AI presents significant opportunities to modernise health financing and improve service delivery.
According to the ministry, Ncube said this on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) 2026 in South Korea.
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“Artificial Intelligence can play a critical role in enhancing efficiency within our health financing systems by reducing leakages, improving transparency and strengthening resource allocation,” Ncube said.
He noted that Zimbabwe continues to face a financing gap in the health sector and has been implementing measures to mobilise domestic resources to support healthcare funding.
Ncube said the government was keen to leverage technology to maximise the impact of available resources while ensuring greater accountability in public expenditure.
The minister also highlighted the need to address shortages of specialised skills in Artificial Intelligence, noting that brain drain remains a challenge in building the expertise required to support the adoption of advanced technologies.
“There are opportunities for training, knowledge exchange and skills development that can help build the capacity needed for the effective deployment of AI in public financial management and health systems,” he said.
Ncube said discussions with the South Korean delegation also focused on ensuring that AI is utilised as a public good, particularly in global health and humanitarian response initiatives.
Ncube proposed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Zimbabwe and South Korea on public health and Artificial Intelligence cooperation.
Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a key area of interest in improving public sector efficiency, healthcare delivery and financial management systems.