We are pleased to announce that Dr Evelyn Gitau has joined the SFA Foundation as our Chief Scientific Officer. 🔗 bit.ly/3vqcWIs

#CalestousJuma Fellow Nicki Tiffin discusses how her African Data and Biospecimen Exchange platform is bridging #data gaps in #Africanhealthcare and revolutionizing crucial research data sharing across the continent. 👉 bit.ly/3vEAPfl #Health #Collaboration UCT

Human health and Animal Health #Collaboration are important to #EndTB .
#WorldTBDay #OneHealth

Can Nigeria leverage Artificial Intelligence to enhance access to quality healthcare?

YES, it is possible.

This week, in partnership with Science for Africa Foundation & mDoc Healthcare, we held a 2-day workshop to discuss how best this can be achieved: twitter.com/nighealthwatch…

#EndTB #TBResearch

Gafar Alawode DGI Consult Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA Science for Africa Foundation Fed. Min. of Comms, Innovation & Digital Economy Nneka Mobisson Vivianne Ihekweazu HFN Iyadunni Olubode Felix Abrahams Obi 🇳🇬🇧🇷 'Legislative bodies are not active in AI governance but active in data governance.​ Meanwhile, judicial agencies adjudicate cases related to the management of data science, particularly misuse of personal data.'-Dr Uzma Alam on Mapping Trends & Actors in AI & DS in Africa.

'In Africa, health is seen as the most impactful area for Artificial Intelligence; however, many gaps hinder its full implementation. There is a need to address the challenges, which are mainly anchored on weak scientific capacities and productivity.'- Dr Uzma Alam.

Policies lack gender considerations in AI and data use across various sectors, including health, agriculture, and industry.
- Dr. Uzma Alam

#mDoc #AI #healthcare #Nigeria #policy #science #medicine #technology

As the global landscape of Artificial Intelligence expands, its potential to revolutionise healthcare becomes increasingly evident.

Today, in partnership with Science for Africa Foundation & mDoc Healthcare we are hosting a 2-day event titled: The Nigerian AI Healthcare Horizon: Policy Strategies & Gaps

The global landscape of #AI is expanding rapidly, with the potential to revolutionise healthcare worldwide, particularly in Africa. We will be holding discussions on policy strategy & gaps for harnessing #AI in healthcare in Nigeria next week mDoc Healthcare Nigeria Health Watch HSRC.ac.za

Congratulations🎊🎉 to Addis Ababa University & Science for Africa Foundation for launching the REACCT CAN consortium!
We look forward to working with partners from the United Republic of #Tanzania 🇹🇿, #Egypt 🇪🇬, #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦, & #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 in capacity building against #cancer !
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Congratulations to the REACCT CAN team on the successful launch! #DELTASAfricaII

We invite digital agencies with a global footprint or Kenyan-based affiliates to submit proposals to develop a comprehensive Digital Marketing Masterplan for the SFA Foundation. Details 🔗 bit.ly/3PCykQP

Learn how #CalestousJuma Fellow Dei Ntim Fred CEO of Yemaachi Biotech is revolutionizing #Cancer #healthcare through immunogenomics research to transform healthcare in the continent, using ground-breaking innovations.👉 bit.ly/3wV75uK#Health… #research #Immunology

“We have the power & opportunity to shatter the glass ceiling, empowering women to reach their full potential and drive scientific progress for all.”Read this exciting piece by Doris Wangari & Fatu Badiane, PhD on closing the gender gap in science 🔗 bit.ly/3wLGm3W #IWD2024

The global landscape of #AI is expanding rapidly, with the potential to revolutionise healthcare worldwide, particularly in Africa. Join us for a discussion on policy strategy & gaps for harnessing #AI in healthcare in Nigeria. Register here to attend 🔗 bit.ly/3uOY4TG

How can we unlock #Africa 's potential in #Precisonmedicine ? #CalestousJuma Fellow Prof. Collen Masimirembwa shares his vision of establishing genomic medicine centers in #Africa for precision drug development 👉 bit.ly/3IlRAyH #Globalhealth #GenomicMedicine