Harnessing AI and private innovation to close health gaps Mamta MurthiSarvesh Suri June 01, 2026 This page in: English Français Español العربية Русский © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Harnessing AI and private innovation to close health gaps Mamta MurthiSarvesh Suri June 01, 2026 This page in: English Français Español العربية Русский https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/harnessing-ai-and-private-innovation-to-close-health-gaps Good health fuels human potential — supporting education, work, and productivity. For people in emerging markets, it is essential to participating in a growing economy. Yet the scale of the global health challenge remains daunting: an estimated 4.5 billion people still lack access to essential health services. Health systems worldwide face worker shortages, weak infrastructure, rising demand, and financial barriers. In these constrained environments, AI offers real promise. © 2026 The World Bank Group,