TED Talks Daily A hospital in the cloud bringing health care anywhere in the world | Mohamed Aburawi
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Jan 14, 2025 
In this discussion, Mohamed Aburawi, a health systems entrepreneur, surgeon, and TED Fellow, unveils his innovative digital health platform, Speetar. He shares how AI is bridging healthcare gaps in underserved regions, especially his home country, Libya. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in accessing care amidst conflict, the importance of data safety and ethics in AI solutions, and the potential for technology to transform healthcare by connecting patients with culturally considerate providers.
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Cross-Border Care
- Mohamed Aburawi recounts witnessing patients, including his family, crossing borders for healthcare.
- This personal experience highlights the struggle of accessing care in underserved regions.
AI Doctor Solution
- Simply increasing the number of doctors and hospitals won't solve healthcare access issues.
- An AI doctor could offer timely, contextualized care in remote areas, maximizing the impact of limited resources.
Digital vs. Paper Records
- In Libya, patient records are often poorly kept paper files, contrasting sharply with easily accessible digital records in US hospitals.
- This lack of digitization hinders consistent care, especially during conflicts when patients relocate.
