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Volume 6 Number 1 2025

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Artificial Intelligence Application in Public Health: Advancement and Associated Challenges

Lamia Akter1*, Rabi Sankar Mondal2, Md Nazmul Alam Bhuiyan2

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Journal of Primeasia 6 (1) 1-8 https://doi.org/10.25163/primeasia.6110325

Submitted: 01 April 2025 Revised: 15 June 2025  Published: 18 June 2025 

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making waves in public health, bringing fresh solutions to long-standing issues such as disease monitoring, shaping health policies, educating the public, and ensuring everyone has fair access to care. By harnessing the power of extensive data analysis and machine learning, AI can help us diagnose illnesses more quickly and accurately, predict potential disease outbreaks, and create targeted health interventions. These advancements have the potential to significantly improve health outcomes, particularly in areas that lack resources and support. This paper examines the diverse ways AI is being utilized in public health, highlighting how it can enhance healthcare delivery, streamline the operations of health systems, and address global health inequalities. Using real-life examples, we can observe both the successes and the challenges of applying AI in clinical and public health settings. The discussion emphasizes the importance of upholding strong ethical standards, developing culturally relevant AI tools, providing comprehensive training for the workforce, and implementing inclusive decision-making processes to ensure the responsible integration of AI. As health systems worldwide begin to adopt AI-driven solutions, it is crucial to prioritize transparency, fairness, and community engagement. This approach not only helps build trust but also leads to lasting improvements in health. While AI holds great promise for advancing public health, its successful implementation relies on maintaining ethical values, promoting equity, and collaborating closely to prioritize the well-being of people and society as a whole.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Public Health, Health Equity, Ethical Challenges, Data-Driven Solutions.

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