WHO Unveils S.A.R.A.H.: An AI-Powered Digital Health Promoter

The World Health Organization (WHO) introduces S.A.R.A.H. (Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health), an AI-powered digital health promoter available 24/7 in eight languages via video or text. S.A.R.A.H. offers personalized health tips covering stress management, healthy eating, tobacco cessation, road safety, and more. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, S.A.R.A.H. engages in dynamic, empathetic conversations and provides tailored health information. It aims to empower individuals to understand health risks, make informed decisions, and realize their health rights. The WHO emphasizes continuous development and calls for collaboration to ensure ethical AI use for global health benefits. S.A.R.A.H., previously known as Florence during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores the potential of digital technologies in improving health information access. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlights the importance of leveraging AI to narrow health inequities and enhance access to reliable health information.