In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Christophe Zoghby, founder of ZAKA AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond hype and into real-world impact across the MENA region.

From launching in the Beirut AI community to building one of the region’s leading AI education and implementation platforms, Christophe shares his journey of turning passion into purpose, bridging the gap between AI awareness and practical adoption.

We dive into:

🚀 How AI is transforming careers and creating new opportunities in MENA 🧠 The concept of “democratizing AI” and why it matters

🏥 Real-world applications of AI in healthcare and beyond

🌍 How talent in Lebanon and the region can compete globally

⚡ Why upskilling not fear is the key to thriving in the AI era

This conversation is a must-listen for clinicians, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone curious about how AI is reshaping the future of work, innovation, and healthcare.

💡 Key takeaway: AI isn’t replacing you it’s amplifying you. Learn it, leverage it, and lead with it.

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In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health—and ask a critical question: Can AI truly support emotional well-being safely and effectively?

I sit down with Srishti Srivastava, the founder of Healo, an innovative mental health AI based platform now active in over 165 countries, to discuss how AI is transforming access to care across both high-income and low-resource settings.

From personal struggle with anxiety to building a global AI mental health companion, this conversation dives into the real-world challenges of mental health access, affordability, and stigma, and how technology may help bridge these gaps.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

• The origin story behind Healo and its mission
• How AI can act as a first step in mental health care
• The concept of an AI mental health companion
• Risks like AI hallucinations, AI psychosis, and safety concerns
• How platforms ensure privacy, HIPAA compliance, and ethical AI use
• Why AI should augment not replace therapists
• The future of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries
• Real-world impact: improving access, reducing wait times, and empowering patients

🌍 As mental health needs rise globally, this episode offers a powerful look at how technology, when used responsibly, can expand access and empower patients while keeping human care at the center.

👉 Whether you're a clinician, innovator, or simply curious about the future of healthcare, this episode is a must-watch.

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In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Dr. Shereen Nabhani-Gebara, Professor of Oncology and Pharmacy at Kingston University and a leader in the EU-funded MULTIPULM project.

We discuss how digital health innovations have the potential to transform the care of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The conversation explores the challenges of delayed diagnosis, fragmented healthcare systems, and the rising burden of multimorbidity.

Dr. Nabhani-Gebara shares how integrated digital ecosystems, including AI-powered monitoring tools, remote care platforms, and patient-centered education, have the capacity to enable earlier detection, proactive management, and improved outcomes.

The episode also examines the role of global collaboration, the importance of adapting solutions to local contexts, and how these innovations could be applied in regions like the Middle East.

A must-listen for anyone interested in digital health, global medicine, and the future of patient-centered care.

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