WHO Calls for Experts in Artificial Intelligence for Health: Apply to Join the Technical Advisory Group on AI for Health (TAG-AI) in 2026

Overview

The World Health Organization is inviting qualified professionals to express interest in joining the Technical Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health, known as TAG-AI. Approximately 12 individuals will be selected to provide independent, multidisciplinary technical and policy advice to the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific. The group aims to help translate global artificial intelligence guidance into practical approaches that countries can implement based on their healthcare needs, institutional capacities, and resources.

Who can apply

The initiative seeks multidisciplinary experts in artificial intelligence, digital health, healthcare policy, machine learning, health regulation, bioethics, and related fields. Applicants should have experience contributing to international health policy, strengthening AI governance, improving healthcare delivery, and helping countries adopt artificial intelligence safely and responsibly. While experience in the WHO Western Pacific Region is ideal, it is not mandatory.

Requirements

Applicants must submit their expressions of interest by email to wprodsi@who.int. The required subject line for the submission email is Expression of interest for TAG-AI. The working language for the advisory group is English.

Key dates

The opportunity was announced on 30 September 2026. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is 20 October 2026 at 11:59 PM Manila time.