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Podcast: What's Next with Aki Anastasiou
Episode: Romulen Pillay on how Philips is using AI to transform healthcare in South Africa
Description: In this episode of What's Next with Aki Anastasiou, we speak with Romulen Pillay, Managing Director of Philips Southern Africa, about the latest findings from Philips’ global Future Health Index report. Now in its 10th year, the study surveyed 16,000 patients and 2,000 healthcare professionals across 16 countries, including South Africa, to explore how AI is transforming healthcare delivery. Romulen shares how artificial intelligence is already helping to address South Africa’s healthcare challenges—from staff shortages to improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
He also discusses the growing optimism among South African healthcare professionals about AI adoption and the need to bridge the “t...