Gates Foundation Launches AI Clinics Initiative

Rwanda will test AI-powered technology in more than 50 health clinics as part of Horizons1000, a new initiative launched Wednesday by the Gates Foundation and OpenAI to support 1,000 clinics across Africa. The program includes $50 million in joint funding over two years and aims to strengthen clinical judgment and efficiency amid Rwanda’s shortage of one health worker per 1,000 patients. Digital experts warn language barriers require Kinyarwanda-capable systems.