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NEW White Paper Released | Generative AI for Health in LMICs
The is thrilled to announce the release of ¡¯s new white paper, , with support from the ! ? From August to December 2024, Stanford CDH conducted an extensive review including two roundtable events, in-depth interviews with dozens of people who are actively working on applications of GenAI to health and healthcare in LMICs (including academics, health system leaders, implementers, and funders), and a quantitative survey with over 100 respondents. Additionally, the research team reviewed 14 GenAI accelerator programs for health that have collectively supported over 250 projects worldwide. ? The white paper has a specific focus on the use of GenAI tools to drive health-related behavior change, and highlights case studies from Audere, Girl Effect, Jacaranda Health, Noora Health, and Viamo. The scoping analysis, framework, and key recommendations are inclusive of a range of health use cases, to contextualize HBC interventions within the wider ecosystem, and facilitate broadly applicable learnings. It explores the questions:
? The top five key recommendations of the report:
? We encourage you to explore the findings and share your thoughts on how your organization will incorporate the recommendations articulated in the white paper!
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? Open Call: Global Goods Integrating Climate Services for Health
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Dear network,?
We¡¯re excited to share that Digital Square has launched a new open call for Global Goods Integrating Climate Services for Health.?
This opportunity is part of the?the Digital Public Infrastructure for Climate and Health initiative, a partnership between Digital Square at PATH, The Rockefeller Foundation, Wellcome, and the World Health Organization (WHO)-World Meteorological Organization
(WMO) Joint Programme for Climate and Health, focuses on strengthening health resilience to climate change through integrated digital systems.?Learn more about the initiative?.?
Selected tools will be featured in the Global Goods Guidebook for Climate and Health (GGG4CH),
a freely available resource to support implementers, funders, and governments.?
?? Application window: March 31 ¨C April 30, 2025?
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Registration to Geneva Digital Health Day on May 22 are open [Geneva & Online]
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After the success of the first Geneva Digital Health Day (GDHD) in 2024, which brought together 300 in-person participants and 70 speakers, we are excited to announce that registration for the second edition on May 22, 2025 is open. GDHD 2025 will bring together global leaders, innovators, and implementers for a dynamic program exploring key trends and challenges in digital health. Alongside expert discussions on AI, implementation science, space technology, and real-world success stories, participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops and fast-paced networking sessions during the lunch break. Don¡¯t miss this opportunity to join a day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful conversations. ? Secure your spot today! https://infomaniak.events/en-ch/conferences/geneva-digital-health-day/4d09c515-272d-407b-94f9-6e30d395224d/event/1404453 ? |
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REMINDER: April 2 Webinar: The Ethical Use of AI for Public Health
This Wednesday, April 2, DIGI is excited to host our second webinar on AI in Digital Health where we'll explore themes related to AI and equity, core principles for ethically using AI, and more. When: Wednesday, April 2 at 4pm EAT?| 1pm UTC | 9am ET | 6am PT Where: Zoom or use the QR code below Jen Antilla Senior Informatics Instructional Designer DIGI University of Washington |
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Invitation to join HIFA CoP - global health - current topic: health workers informal use of mobile phones
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýDear GDHN colleagues, ? In addition to our ongoing spontaneous discussions on global health we are holding a deepdive on the informal use of mobile phones, in collaboration with Makerere University, WHO and Norwegian research institutes. Details below. Join here (free): ? mHealth-Innovate: Exploring healthcare workers informal use of personal mobile phones - Research findings and implications for policy and practice Watch the video (9 Minutes):? ? Exploring healthcare workers¡¯ informal use of personal mobile phones ? * A HIFA thematic discussion - published in Oxford Open Digital Health. Glenton C et al. 2023: Using an online community of practice to explore the informal use of mobile phones by health workers
? OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND FINDINGS Read the summary (12 pages)? ? IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE In 2025 HIFA's role is to review the research findings collectively and discuss the implications for policy and practice. In the FIRST phase, from now until 21 April, we shall discuss the findings informally. Do the findings resonate with your experience? Specifically we shall revisit the findings of our 2023 and 2024 papers and invite HIFA members to comment. We shall explore a range of questions that arise from the findings. In the SECOND phase, from 22 April to 25 May, we shall build on all of the above to look to the future, with a structured thematic discussion to explore strategies for addressing the downsides of informal mobile phone use while retaining the benefits. ? JOIN THE DISCUSSION! French, Portuguese and Spanish speakers are invited to join HIFA-French, HIFA-Portuguese and HIFA-Spanish For more information, see the Health-Innovate project webpage Are you planning a research project? Learn how HIFA can add value to your research. ? THE PARTNERS Funded by the Research Council of Norway ? Best wishes, Neil ? Dr Neil Pakenham-Walsh MB,BS HIFA is administered by Global Healthcare Information Network CIC, a non-profit working in official relations with the World Health Organization to improve the availability and use of reliable healthcare information and protect people from misinformation ? ?? ? ? ? |
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[Webinar invitation] Join the webinar hosted by IDA on Digital Innovation in Infectious Disease Surveillance on Wednesday, April 2
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Dear GDHN network,
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar hosted by the Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA), titled:
Digital Innovation in Infectious Disease Surveillance and Response: Opportunities and Challenges.
This global dialogue will bring together public health professionals, technologists, researchers, and policymakers to explore the role of digital technology in tackling infectious disease challenges. During the webinar, we¡¯ll spotlight work under the
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efforts to strengthen digital immunization systems in Ghana, Malawi, and Tanzania. These include enhancing national electronic immunization registries, improving data use and interoperability, and strengthening health worker capacity. We'll also share learnings
on gender equity in digital health and the development of adaptable, FHIR-compliant tools to support pandemic preparedness. The webinar details are as follows:
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? Date:?Wednesday, April 2, 2025
? Time:?2:30 PM ¨C 4:30 PM CET / 8:30 AM ¨C 10:30 AM EST
? Location:?Online via Webex
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Topics will include:
This is a timely opportunity to engage with leading thinkers and practitioners at the intersection of health and technology.
Please feel free to circulate this invitation widely within your networks.
Best regards,
Gracey Vaughn
Deputy Director, Program Implementation Digital Square at PATH ?
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March 27 Webinar: Exploring the powerful features of MetaDataSync, the metadata & data synchronization solution for DHIS2
Hello everyone,? We¡¯re excited to announce a dedicated to exploring the powerful features of . Whether you¡¯re an expert DHIS2 user or just getting started, these webinars will offer valuable insights into how our suite of tools can enhance your data management and decision-making processes. The first webinar will be about our Metadata Sync application, on 27 March at 16:00 (GMT+1). If you work with DHIS2, this app can be a huge time saver. With a few clicks, you can perform tasks that used to take hours of manual work. You can keep selected metadata synchronised between instances and send data from one instance to another, automatically performing all the necessary transformations on the fly. Please for the webinar. We look forward to seeing you this Thursday! Sara -- Sara Gil-Casanova Communications
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March 26 Webinar: AI in Digital Health: Separating Hype from Reality
Colleagues,? DIGI invites you to join us for the first of our three webinars on AI and Digital Health next Wednesday, March 26 at 1pm UTC | 9am ET | 6am PT.? To register, use the QR code in the flyer below or click on?. We hope to see you there! Jen Antilla Senior Informatics Instructional Designer DIGI University of Washington The DIGI team is excited to announce a three-part webinar series on AI and health systems. Each webinar will include a brief presentation followed by time for discussion, share experiences, and learn more from each other. To register, click on the appropriate?link below: We hope you can join us! Jennifer ** Jennifer Antilla Senior Informatics Instructional Designer DIGI University of Washington |
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Webinar invite: Promoting healthy ageing ¨C Best practices in menopausal care
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This FIGO webinar brings?together distinguished speakers to explore menopausal care as a crucial element of the lifecycle approach to healthcare. Join us as we discuss the latest recommendations in menopausal care in terms of micronutrients and lifestyle management, hormone replacement therapy, sexual health and tailored care for patients with a history of cancer.? ? Date:?Wednesday 26 March 2025? Time: 13:00-14:30 UTC? Register now: ?
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? International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Tel:?+44 (0)20 7928 1166? Address: FIGO House, 10 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST, UK ? ?/?
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You're invited! HealthTech Hub Africa Q1 Update Webinar: 27 March 4-5:30pm CAT
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi digital health colleagues, ? Curious to learn more about the ? Please join us on Thursday 27 March from 4-5:30pm CAT for our Q1 update call! ?Please to confirm your participation. We¡¯re excited to engage with you in supporting some of Africa¡¯s best and brightest healthtech entrepreneurs! ? Best, Joanne ? ?
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Webinar Series on AI and Health Systems
Greetings, colleagues! The DIGI team is excited to announce a three-part webinar series on AI and health systems. Each webinar will include a brief presentation followed by time for discussion, share experiences, and learn more from each other. To register, click on the appropriate?link below: We hope you can join us! Jennifer ** Jennifer Antilla Senior Informatics Instructional Designer DIGI University of Washington |
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DHIS2 WEBINAR: ICD-11 Cause of Death App
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Join us to explore a new DHIS2 ICD-11 Cause of Death app:
???3 April at 14:00 CET ??Register: This app was created through close collaboration with the and field testing with several Ministries of Health and HISP groups, and has been developed jointly between HISP Vietnam and . It uses the international form of medical certificate of cause of death as its basis along with the ICD-11 coding system to codify deaths. It does this through the use of the DORIS (WHO Digital Open Rule Integrated Cause of Death Selection) API, allowing you to directly code your causes of death directly in DHIS2. In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the app's features, its functionalities, benefits, and usage, including: ?
Join the webinar for a full overview of the app's features and functionality! The app will soon be available for download on the DHIS2 app hub, as we near the webinar date.
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From Policy to Practice : Join our Webinar on Health Equity
Digital Health Africa
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Healthcare access and equity shouldn¡¯t just be policies on paper ¡ª they should be realities for everyone.? Join us as we bring together thought leaders, innovators, and change makers to discuss how we can accelerate health equity policies into real-world impact.? ?? Date: March 29, 2025? ?? Time: 11 AM WAT? ?Featuring:? ??Keynote Speech? ?Panel Discussion? ??Award Ceremony? Let¡¯s move beyond conversations and take action ¡ª because everyone deserves equal access to quality healthcare.? ?? Secure Your Spot: |
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Invitation to the Inaugural Africa Primary Health Care Forum 14th-15th July , Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Francis Ohanyido
?Dear Colleagues, We at the West African Institute of Public Health and our partners are excited to invite you to the forthcoming , taking place on July 14-15, 2025, in Abuja. The theme of this inaugural event is, "Reimagining Primary Health Care for Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa," aligns perfectly with our shared goals of strengthening weak health systems through the use of digital technology. The Forum will bring together stakeholders from across the region and beyond to learn, reflect, and strategise towards action. We expect a diverse range of participants, including key primary health care stewards, researchers, policymakers, health workforce development professionals, digital health experts, community health workers, and community members. As members of the GDHN, your expertise
and experiences in digitising and digitalisation of PHC systems for quality
health services towards universal health coverage and health security will be invaluable to the discussions. Some of the key tracks will visit PHC workforce in the age of AI and also innovative point of care devices at the BOP of health care services. We look forward
to your participation and contributions. Please find below the forum's sub-themes: 1.?????Learning from the Past, Building for the Future: Integrating lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen community-centered primary health care systems, prioritise Selfcare, Medical Oxygen Security, enhance resilience, PHC Ethics and address misinformation. 2.????Empowering the Frontline Workforce: Addressing health workforce shortages through targeted development, leveraging digital technology, and enhancing capacity to meet future public health demands. 3.????Innovative Partnerships for a Stronger PHC Ecosystem: Strengthening multi-sectoral collaborations, fostering private sector innovations, Civil Society advocacy, PHC Financing, and exploring digital and infrastructural solutions to advance universal health coverage and health security. To confirm your participation, kindly register/submit abstracts or partner with us at Email: info@... or partnerships@.... We look forward to seeing you in Abuja! Best regards, Dr Francis Ohanyido, Director-General, West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH) ? --- Francis Ohanyido ? ? _._,_._,_ |
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