Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister, has urged laboratory scientists to protect and guarantee the privacy and confidentiality of clients.

She asked them to remain ethical and transparent in their use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) for enhanced data security.

Mad Owusu-Banahene gave the advice when speaking at the opening session of the 2024 Annual National Congress of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), underway in Sunyani.

The four-day congress is on the theme "enhancing medical laboratory practice through innovative technologies" and is attended by GAMLS members drawn across the nation.

Mad Owusu-Banahene asked the GAML to be cautious in integrating Al in laboratory services, saying, as Al technology advanced, professionals also ought to be equipped to effectively oversee and validate Al-generated outcomes.

She highlighted the potential of Al in revolutionising diagnostics services, data management, identifying patterns and making predictions, saying Al had the capability to enhance diagnostic accuracy and speed, thereby making the technology an invaluable tool in the medical laboratory.

The Regional Minister said in the technological age, the integration of digital tools into laboratory operations would transform healthcare delivery by bridging gaps between healthcare providers, streamlining workflows, and enabling real- time decision-making.

Madam Owusu-Banahene said the nation's healthcare services were confronted with logistical and infrastructural challenges, saying digital tools offered a realistic solution to overcome those barriers.

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