Ricardo Baptista Leite is a physician, politician, and global health leader. He is currently the CEO of HealthAI – The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health, a Geneva-based organization dedicated to the ethical integration of artificial intelligence in health systems. A former Member of the Portuguese Parliament for over a decade, representing the Lisbon constituency, he is internationally recognized for his work on HIV/AIDS, digital health policy, and health systems strengthening. He is also a Professor of Global Public Health at the Portuguese Catholic University and serves on several international health boards, and was named a Europe Leader by the Obama Foundation in 2024.
He graduated in Medicine from the University of Lisbon and specialized in infectious diseases in Canada, where he worked in leading hospitals. Upon returning to Portugal, he combined medical practice with political activity, serving as a Member of Parliament with a particular focus on public health, digital health innovation, and preventive policies. He was Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee and represented Portugal in international organizations, including the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF. He is the founder of UNITE – Parliamentarians Network to End Infectious Diseases, now active in more than 100 countries in partnership with the World Health Organization, and a member of Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs). In 2023, he became CEO of HealthAI, appointed to the role in May of that year following an international recruitment process, further strengthening his role in bridging science, technology, and global health policy.
Ricardo Baptista Leite’s talks combine scientific rigor, strategic vision, and strong communication skills. They focus on the major challenges of global health today: combating infectious diseases, pandemic preparedness, digital transformation of health systems, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. He is recognized for his clarity and ability to translate complex issues into accessible messages, inspiring reflection and mobilizing policymakers, academics, and health professionals across very different regulatory and cultural contexts. His talks encourage informed dialogue and practical action around the future of global health.
Intervention on global HIV/AIDS response policies
Panelist on responsible artificial intelligence in health
Discussion on the ethical integration of AI into health systems
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