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Global health groups are creating rules for AI in medicine. At a United Nations summit in Switzerland, the World Health Organization (WHO) talked about using AI in traditional medicine[1]. They released a report showing how AI could help ancient healing practices[1]. WHO leaders said countries need to check if AI tools are safe and work well locally[1]. WHO also opened a new center to watch over ethical AI development in healthcare[7].

Investors are putting lots of money into health AI companies. In the first half of 2025, AI startups got most digital health funding - $4 billion out of $6.4 billion total[6]. Abridge raised $550 million for its tool that records and types up doctor-patient talks[6]. Truveta got $320 million to build a huge health database[6]. The market for AI in life sciences is growing very fast, expected to jump from $2.25 billion in 2024 to $14.20 billion by 2034[3]. This growth comes from AI speeding up drug discovery and making patient care better[3].

New AI tools are becoming more like smart assistants. Researchers made AI systems that can handle open-ended medical cases, not just simple tests[4]. These systems ask questions, order tests, and explain their thinking during diagnoses[4]. In the United Kingdom, doctors use an AI test for prostate cancer patients[4]. It predicts who will benefit from abiraterone medicine with 85% accuracy, avoiding useless treatments[4]. In India, drug companies use AI to find new medicines faster[7].

Countries are using AI to fight diseases. Rwanda put an AI tool on health workers' phones at borders with Uganda and Congo[9]. It checks skin images for signs of Mpox, helping catch outbreaks early[9]. This system shows how AI can help in places with few doctors[9].

Hospitals are getting new AI helpers. ShiftMed launched Workforce AI Suite to manage staff schedules[8]. Wellsheet's Care Team Copilot writes medical notes by reading patient charts in real time[8]. Abridge uses AI to record doctor-patient conversations[6]. Truveta is building a giant health database for research[6].

In the United States, leaders are making rules for healthcare AI. Different government groups have different ideas about how to manage it[5]. Recent memos stress the need for clear rules and new ideas[5]. Since there's no national law yet, some states are creating their own AI healthcare rules[5].

Experts say AI that acts independently (called **agentic AI**) is becoming crucial in healthcare. Thomas Filaire from Artefact company said healthcare's complex data and processes make AI essential[2]. His company runs a European network where startups, drug companies, and researchers work together on health AI projects[2].

The future looks bright for health AI. WHO's new governance center will help countries use AI responsibly[7]. Tools like Rwanda's disease-spotting AI could be used for other illnesses[9]. As more hospitals adopt AI helpers like Care Team Copilot, doctors may save time on paperwork[8]. With proper rules, AI could make healthcare better and fairer worldwide[1][5][9].

This weekly update shows **artificial intelligence** changing healthcare worldwide. Global leaders met at a UN summit to discuss rules for using AI in medicine, especially traditional treatments[1]. WHO started a new center to make sure AI in health is developed fairly[7].

Money is flowing into health AI companies. Startups using AI got $4 billion of the $6.4 billion invested in digital health this year[6]. Big winners include Abridge ($550 million) for recording doctor talks and Truveta ($320 million) for health data[6].

New AI tools act like smart helpers. Some can now ask questions and explain their thinking during diagnoses[4]. In the UK, an AI test predicts which prostate cancer patients will benefit from a drug[4]. Rwanda uses AI at borders to spot Mpox skin signs[9].

Hospitals are getting AI assistants. ShiftMed launched an AI to manage worker schedules[8]. Wellsheet's Care Team Copilot writes medical notes by reading patient charts[8]. In the US, leaders are making rules for healthcare AI use[5].

Experts say AI that acts on its own (called **agentic AI**) is becoming essential in healthcare[2]. The life sciences AI market is growing fast - from $2.25 billion in 2024 to $14.20 billion by 2034[3].

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