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Save the Date: Connected Diagnostics: Unlocking the Power of Digital Health for Early Detection and Rapid Response


Khairunisa Suleiman
 

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Please note venue and time change to Kigali Convention Centre, Parallel Stage 1 (MH3) at 11:30-12:30 CAT??.

Dear valued partner, ?

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I hope you¡¯re well.?

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I¡¯m writing to invite you to an event at the upcoming?¡ª?Connected Diagnostics: Unlocking the Power of Digital Health for Early Detection and Rapid Response.?This interactive event, which is being organised by??and?, will take place?on?29th?October 2024?from?11h30 ¨C 12h30 CAT?at?Kigali Convention Centre??in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Connected diagnostics are increasing the speed at which diagnostic data is available from communities to decision-makers, enabling swift and effective public health responses. With the availability of AI-based tools, there is now further potential for leapfrogging traditional diagnostic gaps. This event serves as a pivotal platform for exchanging insights on the sustainable inclusion of connected diagnostics and AI solutions in low- and middle-income countries. The discussion will center on the pressing challenges and pragmatic, data-driven, and patient-centric solutions.??

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This unique panel discussion will feed into the Africa CDC connected diagnostics flagship co-chaired by FIND and AMREF. We look forward to a rich exchange of knowledge and recommendations from a wide range of speakers including policy makers, developers and researchers. ?

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Please see the full agenda below and clickfor more details about the event and to register for in-person participation. We hope to see you there!

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(60 min)

?ACTIVITY

SPEAKER(S)

(3 mins)

Opening?

Beatrice Gatumia (AMREF)

(7 mins)

Africa CDC¡¯s digital health transformation vision and roadmap

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Cyril Seck (Af CDC)

(7 mins)

AI and digital tools in diagnostic service delivery

Jean Baptiste Mazarati (FIND)

(30 mins)

Panel discussion-

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Challenges and Opportunities:?

What are the main challenges and opportunities for integrating AI-driven and connected diagnostics into LMIC healthcare systems, especially in resource-limited settings?

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Data and Localization:?

How can countries ensure access to high-quality, representative healthcare data for AI?

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Scaling and Sustainability:?

What are the key factors to successfully scale AI and digital diagnostic solutions across the continent, and how can partnerships support long-term sustainability?

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Ethics and Regulation:?

What ethical, social, and regulatory considerations are crucial in the deployment of AI-driven diagnostics, and how can we build trust among healthcare providers and patients?

Moderator- Khairunisa Suleiman (Consultant, FIND)

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Esther Kunda?(Director General, Innovation??& Emerging TechnologiesMinistry of ICT, Rwanda)

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Dr. Shibu Vijayan (Medical Director, Global health,Qure.AI, India)

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Sean Broomhead (HISP, South Africa)?

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Honourable Neema Lugangira (Member of Parliament, Tanzania)

(10 mins)

Questions and Answers

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(3 mins)

Closing remarks

Beatrice Gatumia (AMREF)



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