Author(s): Sunday Clement
This paper will explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, highlighting its transformative impact on diagnostics, treatment personalization, operational efficiency, and patient engagement. It discusses the role of AI in sustainable healthcare systems in terms of sustainable use of resources and ecological, economic and social goals related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research also raises ethical concerns about adopting AI, such as bias, transparency, privacy, and the importance of human oversight to ensure fair and responsible usage. It also examines new regulatory landscapes, including the European AI Act and the European Health Data Space, which were formed to facilitate AI's safe and ethical deployment in healthcare. The findings emphasize that while AI holds great promise to revolutionize healthcare delivery, careful governance and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential to maximize benefits and mitigate risks. This paper advocates for a balanced, patient-centred approach integrating innovation with ethical and sustainability commitments to create more intelligent, inclusive healthcare systems.