Frameworks for Advancing and Governing Ethical AI in Global Health

Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding across global health, with growing investment and use in research, service delivery, and health systems strengthening. While these technologies offer significant potential, they also raise important questions about equity, accountability, and ethical implementation.

This webinar will explore how governance and ethical frameworks can keep pace with innovation, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The discussion will highlight emerging approaches to transparent, inclusive governance and practical strategies to ensure AI supports public health priorities and advances health equity rather than reinforcing existing disparities.

Hosted in partnership with the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics. This event is free and open to the public. 

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Speakers

Gabriela Ramos, MPA
Former Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO

Gabriela Ramos is an accomplished international leader dedicated to building a more prosperous, just, and sustainable world. An economist, diplomat, and policy expert from Mexico, she brings over 30 years of global leadership experience. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in advancing global agreements and implementing impactful reforms in artificial intelligence, gender equality, international taxation, inclusive growth, education, and climate action. From 2020 – 2025, she served as Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO, delivering transformative results. Under her leadership, UNESCO emerged as a global leader on AI ethics, anti-racism, and gender equality. She also advanced youth empowerment, science-policy dialogue, and the role of sport in development, with a 143% budget increase, strong internal restructuring, and renewed team motivation. Previously, at the OECD, she served as G20 Sherpa and Chief of Staff, leading major reforms including global tax reform, inclusive growth, education (PISA), and the Paris Agreement. She also helped expand OECD membership and tripled its budget.

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