The National Directorate of Sanitary Surveillance (DINAVISA in Spanish) has published Resolution DINAVISA No. 047/2026, which creates a strategic work unit for the implementation and guidance of the use of artificial intelligence in the processes and regulatory functions of the National Directorate of Sanitary Surveillance.

The Strategic Work Unit will have the following functions:

• Prepare technical reports and recommendations as a contribution to the decision-making process.
• Develop guidelines, recommendations, and best practices for the use of artificial intelligence in DINAVISA.
• Coordinate a multidisciplinary work team, composed of representatives from technical, regulatory, legal, technological, and other relevant areas.
• Evaluate opportunities, risks, and limitations associated with the implementation of artificial intelligence in regulatory processes.
• Promote the ethical, responsible, and transparent use of artificial intelligence, in accordance with current regulations and good regulatory practices.
• Propose pilot projects and progressive implementation strategies for solutions based on artificial intelligence.
• Lead the various departments of DINAVISA in matters of artificial intelligence applied to health regulation.