Manama:Gulf Hotel's Convention Centre Lieutenant General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), inaugurated the "Artificial Intelligence and Pharmaceutical Economics Towards Sustainable Healthcare System" (AIPE) conference.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Jaleela bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, was present at the event. In his opening address, the SCH Chairman emphasized the conference's focus on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its crucial role in improving pharmaceutical economics and healthcare systems.
Lt. Gen. Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah highlighted AI's potential in ensuring the continuous availability of medicines, improving supply chain efficiency, and strengthening inventory management. He explained that intelligent systems could analyze large volumes of data to forecast future requirements more accurately, moving beyond traditional estimation methods.
The SCH Chairman noted AI's ability to support the entire supply chain by optimizing ordering and delivery schedules and tracking products from suppliers to patients. He also stressed the importance of AI in inventory management by setting optimal stock levels and issuing alerts when essential medicines are low.
He emphasized AI's role in bolstering supply chain resilience, describing these technologies as decision-support tools that require skilled personnel and robust digital infrastructure for effective implementation.
Dr. Aysha Mubarak Bu Onuq, Chairperson of the Conference Organising Committee, stated that Bahrain's hosting of the conference represents a vision to develop a more sustainable healthcare system. She pointed out that AI advancements are transforming sectors, including healthcare, by improving system efficiency and accelerating innovation.