[South Africa, 3 September 2024] – DS-I Africa is excited to announce that its sessions have been accepted for presentation at the esteemed Science Summit during the UN General Assembly (UNGA79) event. Set for September 11th and 13th, 2024, these sessions will gather an array of experts from diverse sectors aiming to leverage data science and digital health to confront pressing global health challenges and the impacts of climate change.
Our sessions will feature prominent partners including the World Health Organization (WHO) AI and Ethics Expert Group, government and non-governmental representatives, distinguished funders, and leading researchers committed to advancing public health solutions in Africa, and globally, through building communities and partnerships toward a sustainable future.
The best part? Registration is entirely free!
Join Us:
- Date: September 11 & 13, 2024
- Venue: Online
- Registration: Open now! Register here
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As a pioneering initiative, DS-I Africa recognizes the transformative power of data science in healthcare. With support from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2021, we have focused on critical health challenges impacting maternal and child health and communicable and non-communicable diseases, aligning with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Session Highlights:- A Data-Driven Approach to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Africa
- Exploring Novel Solutions for Tracking and Adapting to the Health Impacts of Climate Change
Date: September 11, 2024 Time: 13h00 EDT
Virtual Venue: Innovation Room
Insightful presentations from esteemed institutions including the Kenyan Ministry of Health, NYU of Global Public Health, Aga Khan University, University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, and Makerere University highlighting key issues and what we are learning. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion with key stakeholders spotlighting the role of ethical AI in reshaping healthcare pathways.
Date: September 13, 2024 Time: 13h00 EDT
Virtual Venue: Discovery Room
Discussions on novel solutions that address the health impacts of Climate Change, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Dynamic presentations and panel discussions will include experts from diverse backgrounds representing the World Health Organisation, Research Institutions (Wits University, CeSHHAR Zimbabwe, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Villanova University), the development sector (Clinton Health Access Initiative) and funding bodies (National Institutes of Health).
A dynamic dialogue that seeks to inspire collaborative solutions toward actionable health sector responses.
Website: www.dsi-africa.org