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The government has partnered with 73Health Global and Pentatech Ltd to launch a nationwide pilot project that will test remote health diagnostics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based pharmacological analysis tools across all ten provinces of Zambia.
The pilot is supported by the Government of Finland, Zambia’s Ministry of Health, Ministry of Technology and Science, and Paratus Zambia.
Speaking during a media briefing held at the Ministry of Technology and Science in Lusaka on Friday, 73Health Global Board Chairman Yaakko Seppälä said the aim of the initiative is to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
Seppälä explained that 73Health offers a service that leverages cutting-edge technology to lower healthcare delivery costs.
“Doctors do not need to be physically present. Remote examinations are fully enabled, and Artificial Intelligence helps to ensure consistent and high-quality care,” he said.
He emphasized that rural communities, low-income families, and vulnerable populations will have equal access to timely healthcare, enabling them to take greater control of their health.
Finland’s Ambassador to Zambia, Madam Saana Halinen, highlighted her country’s commitment to innovation and collaboration in Zambia.
“Zambia and Finland have a long-standing partnership focused on private sector development and innovation. This is not the first time Finland is working with Minister Felix Mutati in the innovation space,” she said.
Halinen added that Finland’s reputation as a global leader in innovation stems from decades of investment in education, research, and digital infrastructure.
“Our innovation ecosystem thrives on close collaboration between universities, research institutions, start-ups, and the public sector—both nationally and internationally,” she said.
Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, reaffirmed government’s commitment to equitable healthcare, stating that access to healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
“Technology is helping us do more with less. One doctor can now attend to multiple locations across Zambia simultaneously,” Mutati said.
He added that AI-driven tools help identify appropriate medication by linking prescriptions to patients’ conditions, enhancing treatment accuracy and safety.
Mutati thanked the Government of Finland for its support, stressing that the partnership focuses on delivering tangible, practical results.
The remote diagnostic technology by 73Health Global is already operational in Finland, China, and Canada.
Meanwhile, Larry RX AI, a drug interaction and compliance analysis tool developed in Zambia, will also be part of the pilot. It ensures the safe administration of medications by identifying harmful drug-to-drug interactions.
The pilot will be rolled out in 20 health posts across 10 provinces in Zambia.
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