Makerere AI Health Lab
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Harnessing AI for Healthier Lives
Kampala, Uganda
Joined May 2024
Register to attend the 2nd AI in Health Africa Conference under the theme Scaling AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa co-hosted with the @IDIMakerere and @Makerere Who should attend? 🧑⚕️Health Practitioners & Researchers 👨💻Innovators & Tech Developers 👩
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Why is capacity building considered crucial according to AI in Health? According to @RoseNakasikiire PhD, capacity building is crucial because: * It's the starting point for having the right people perform tasks, conduct development, and carry out research. * It encourages
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HAPPENING NOW: BREAKOUT SESSIONS Sustainable AI-driven Business Models for Indigenous Healthcare Practical approaches to AI Integration in traditional Health practices. Moderator: Dr.@skkivila -Andrew Okello (Mearl Hub Afrika) -Eutychus Ngotho Gichuru (Mak) -Boluwaji Fagbuaro
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HAPPENING NOW: EXHIBITIONS Theme: Scaling AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa. Experts visit our exhibitions at the @Ocular_Project station. #AIForGlobalGoals
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HAPPENING NOW: 2nd ANNUAL AI IN HEALTH AFRICAN CONFERENCE . AI Capacity Building in the Global South (AI School) MAHESH SHAKYA - @naamii_nepal: “We are dedicated to fostering innovation through the development of our own startups and by assisting companies in establishing AI
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HAPPENING NOW: 2nd ANNUAL AI IN HEALTH AFRICAN CONFERENCE . AI Capacity Building in the Global South (AI School) MAHESH SHAKYA - @naamii_nepal: "We build a strong educational foundation in AI and science, and we run outreach programs like the annual Hyundai School to train
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Africa's health systems face unique realities, including high disease burdens, resource constraints, rural accessibility challenges, and linguistic and cultural diversity. AI must not replace our health workforce; it must empower and complement them. #AIInHealthAfrica2025
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HAPPENING NOW: 2nd ANNUAL AI IN HEALTH AFRICA CONFERENCE Dr. @RoseNakasikiire; No one should innovate alone, To truly impact African healthcare, we must break silos and collaborate. Together, stakeholders can build an AI-powered future that benefits the Global South. Join
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HAPPENING NOW : The 2nd Annual AI in Health Africa Conference Dr @RoseNakasikiire : It’s not just about the tech. It’s about contextualizing AI to fit our unique cultures and systems. Let’s tailor solutions like telehealth & diagnostics to serve remote patients and reduce
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HAPPENING NOW: 2nd Annual AI IN HEALTH AFRICAN CONFERENCE Theme: "Scaling AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa " #AIinHealthAfrica
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HAPPENING NOW: Human-Centered AI – Driving Impactful Health Solutions in Resource-Limited Contexts Key Note Speakers: Moderator: Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha -Dr. Alfred Andama (IDI) -Dr. Daniel Kabango (Plena Scentia) -Dr. Kunle Kankanfo (AI -SSD) Dr. Ggaliwango Martin (MUK)
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HAPPENING NOW: From predictive health tools to Data ethics, today's conversations at the 2nd Annual AI in Health Africa Conference are reshaping how we see healthcare. We’re LIVE all day with insights, voices & innovation stories. #AIInHealthAfrica2025
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HAPPENING NOW: Human-Centered AI – Driving Impactful Health Solutions in Resource-Limited Contexts Key Note Speakers: Moderator: Prof. Engineer Bainomugisha -Dr. Alfred Andama (IDI) -Dr. Daniel Kabango (Plena Scentia) -Dr. Kunle Kankanfo (AI -SSD) Dr. Ggaliwango Martin (MUK)
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HAPPENING NOW: AI Powered Health Innovations and Startups. Case Studies of AI in Diagnostics, Patient Management, & Telemedicine Key Note Speakers; -Moderator: Dr. Ruth Obaikol -Gideon Abako (Elrha HIF) -Eric Jagwara (Zindi Africa) -Irene Jean Kagogwe (Qstats Health) -Fabrice
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Prof. Bruce Kirenga during the plenary session at #AIInHealthAfrica2025 stressed the need to integrate AI into medical training so as to build the next generation of healthcare professionals that can compete at the global stage.
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We're back for Day 2 of the 2nd #AIInHealthAfrica2025 Conference, centered on the vital theme, "Scaling AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa." Today's agenda features a high-level plenary, abstract and hackathon presentations, and focused breakout sessions.
Check-ins for the 2nd #AIInHealthAfrica2025 Conference at Makerere University as we embark on two days dedicated to exploring AI-driven solutions that will shape the future of African healthcare.
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Day 2 at the #AIInHealthAfrica2025 has officially commenced. To follow the conversation check out the hashtag- #AIIHealthAfrica2025 or click the 🔗 link below for the program; https://t.co/RX1Gt6ShEx
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HAPPENING NOW: 2nd Annual AI IN HEALTH AFRICAN CONFERENCE Theme: "Scaling AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Health Systems in Africa " #AIinHealthAfrica
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DAY 2 #AiInHealthAfrica Conference at Makerere: “Does the Internet know you? What does it know about you?” @AstriaLearning’s C.D, Assoc. Prof. Janice Desire Businge asks participants, urging them to develop interest and embrace Ai because inaction breeds irrelevance.
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Astria: Reimagining Education, Research & Campus Operations. Assoc. Prof. Janice D. Busingye: "The risk is not the disruption of AI, the risk is institutional irrelevance. We must adopt AI and fundamentally reimagine and re-engineer our educational systems now because the
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