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Afy Okoye

Afy Okoye

Afy Okoye is a San Francisco-based columnist at Health Stack, where she covers AI, policy, and innovation. With over eight years of experience managing global drug launches for leading pharmaceutical brands and developing value-based payment strategies, she brings a practical perspective on how innovation and policy shapes payers, clinicians, and corporations. She currently leads marketing for one of the first companies using generative AI to pioneer de novo drug design and engineer novel therapeutics from scratch.

Afy holds a M.S. in International Health Policy and Economics from the London School of Economics and dual B.A. degrees in Journalism and Political Science from Georgia State University. A lifelong learner, she spends her free time uncovering hidden stories, writing creative prose, and adventuring with her spunky schnauzer. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram (@okafy).

Articles

24 articles
FDA Clears First AI Tool For Early Sepsis Detection In Hospitals
AI & Health

FDA Clears First AI Tool For Early Sepsis Detection In Hospitals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration made a significant step in the use of predictive algorithms for sepsis detection care. The FDA cleared the first AI-based early-warning system designed to detect sepsis in hospitalized patients. The John Hopkins University developed the Targeted Real-Time Early Warning System to use real-time patient data from electronic health records […]

6/9/2026
Utah Medical Board Pushes To Suspend Nation’s First AI Doctor Pilot
AI & Health

Utah Medical Board Pushes To Suspend Nation’s First AI Doctor Pilot

Utah’s historic launch of the first AI doctor authorized to prescribe medication has triggered fierce backlash from the state’s medical board. In a letter sent to the Utah Department of Commerce, the Utah Medical Licensing Board called for immediate suspension of the pilot program. The board requested further investigation into the safety and implementation of […]

5/16/2026