Abu Dhabi:The Future Health Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi hosted a session titled "Prediction by Design Operationalising Anticipatory Health in Different Contexts," where global health leaders discussed leveraging health data, artificial intelligence, and genomic sequencing to predict health risks and facilitate early medical interventions. Senior health officials from Botswana, Burundi, and Russia participated in the session.

According to Wam, Dr. Stephen Modise, Botswana's Minister of Health, highlighted the significance of genomics, precision medicine, and AI in identifying health risks and guiding preventive and therapeutic strategies. He emphasized Botswana's collaborations with UAE partners to promote genomic sequencing technologies, aiming to establish the country as a regional hub for such advancements in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dr. Fidèle Nkezabahizi, Burundi's Minister of Public Health, underscored the need to integrate digital solutions and health surveillance systems into national healthcare policies to advance anticipatory healthcare. He detailed priorities including governance, financing, and coordination, while ensuring external assistance aligns with national goals. He stressed the importance of community services and routine health data in delivering benefits without costly technologies.

Vladimir Zelenskiy, First Deputy Minister of Health of Russia, emphasized the role of data in medical decision-making and predicting health risks. He explained Russia's use of electronic medical records and insurance claims data to develop individual health profiles and proactive screening programs. Zelenskiy noted the importance of balancing technological precision with economic feasibility and highlighted the need for healthcare professional training to effectively use emerging technologies.