Below are recaps of our engagements for the first two days in Ouagadougou, reflecting national and continental perspectives on the transboundary dialogues

RT @OfficialAPET: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - APET’s policy guidance on gene drive technologies is being put into regional action, as AUDA-….

RT @NEPAD_Agency: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚! . 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐮 🇧🇫: AUDA-NEPAD has officiall….

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - APET’s policy guidance on gene drive technologies is being put into regional action, as AUDA-NEPAD convenes biosafety and health regulators from West Africa under the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) Platform.

As #AfricaHealthExCon wraps up, Dr William Wasswa (#APET) and @CChamdimba (@NEPAD_Agency) thank Egypt, partners, and all participants. “We now have clearer answers on how to deploy AI more equitably, and transform health systems across Africa.”. This is only the beginning.

4/ 🧠 Eng. Hassan Elsokkary: “Africa needs health tech unicorns. Let’s empower startups; and back them with enabling regulation.”. #AIForAfrica #HealthEquity #DigitalGovernance #AfricaHealthExCon #Agenda2063.

3/ 🇪🇬 Eng. Assma Anwar announced Egypt’s enhanced AI strategy - partnering with startups & embedding AI in education to strengthen talent pipelines.

2/ 🇿🇦 @dumisanisondlo shared that SA is currently drafting an AI policy by benchmarking global frameworks and adjusting for local realities. Regulation must fit the soil it’s planted in.

1/ At #AfricaHealthExCon, a high-level panel made one thing clear: strong AI policy is key to achieving #HealthEquity in Africa. From Egypt to South Africa, countries are tailoring governance to their contexts. Here's what we heard👇

4/ But data isn’t enough. As Sanya Chawla of Qure AI said, "Even the best AI fails without infrastructure and human expertise.". Let’s invest in both. #AIForAfrica #HealthEquity.

3/ Dr Henry Ukpeh shared how AI is helping predict diseases in premature infants, giving paediatricians a head start. It’s not just about speed, but life-saving foresight.

2/ Egypt’s Deena Hassan announced Phase 2 of their National AI Strategy, with healthcare at its core. From diabetic retinopathy to breast cancer and glaucoma, AI is driving early detection in Egypt’s public health.

1/ What if we could spot health risks before they become emergencies?. AI is transforming how Africa detects, diagnoses, and responds to disease. Track 1 at #AfricaHealthExCon spotlighted breakthrough tools improving accuracy, speed, and equity in care. 🧠💻

4/ Inclusion matters. If AI is to reach the last mile, we must ensure training programmes uplift marginalised groups, not leave them behind. #AfricaHealthExCon #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #Agenda2063 #AIForAfrica #HealthEquity #HealthSovereignty #DigitalTransformation.

3/ Blended learning models are key. They allow workers to stay embedded in their communities, while learning from experts across borders.

2/ AI can strengthen, not replace, healthcare workers. But for that to happen, hospitals with access must empower those without.

1/ How do we bridge the #AISkills gap in #AfricanHealthcare?. Today’s panel at #AfricaHealthExCon tackled just that: training healthcare workers across urban and rural divides. 🔗 Join the discussions:

4/ 🇸🇳 Senegal:.With laws since 2008, they’re now investing in #Telemedicine and a national data centre to unlock AI’s potential. Together, Member States are calling for continental alignment, #CapacityBuilding, and #SecureData systems. #DataGovernance #DigitalHealth #A.

3/ 🇿🇲 Zambia:.A strong legal foundation exists, but health data governance remains fragmented. AU’s convening power can help consolidate good practices and build a continental knowledge hub.

2/ 🇨🇲 Cameroon:.It’s critical to support member states with technical expertise to develop #DigitalHealth strategies and modernise #DataLaws. 🇨🇩 DRC:.Regional collaboration is key. DRC is developing cross-border data strategies and national data protocols.