AgnesKiragga
@agnes_kiragga
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Statistician and passionate about data science
Joined May 2018
APHRC, through the Data Science Without Borders (DSWB) initiative in partnership with the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Training for Members of Parliament in Midrand, South Africa, on September 27-28. PAP President H.E. Chief
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How can Africa establish a continental framework for AI, data sovereignty, and responsible digital innovation? This was the focus of APHRC’s presentation at the 5th Ordinary Session of the 6th @AfrikParliament, delivered by the Center's Director of Programs – Synergy,
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It's a huge honor to be among the five global thought leaders commissioned by @wellcometrust to develop proposals that will help reshape a global health system built on equity, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability.
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Khaya AI is Africa's first translation tool developed in Ghana for translating African languages. You can translate from English to 11 African languages from Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. Go to https://t.co/NaXuj7tyMl | For API, ios, android | Go to
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Ghana NLP is a Grassroots Initiative focused on NLP of Ghanaian Languages
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We were glad to host a team from @kcauniversity for a benchmarking visit at #IamAPHRC earlier today. Led by APHRC's Director of Programs - Research, André Pascal Kengne, the team engaged with our experts, gaining insights into our research structures, strategies, and innovations
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Excited to give a key note address at the launch of partner the new Mak-CAD, a key partner for our @aphrc Data Science Without Border’s Project.
Dr. @agnes_kiragga outlines the African Population and Health Research Center's (APHRC) key research focus areas: Health and Wellbeing: Nutrition, food systems, sexual and reproductive health, and chronic diseases. Human Development: Early childhood development, education,
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I'm delighted to have co-authored this critical paper alongside other African global health experts (@seyeabimbola and @DrEmeruemJnr ) on how Africa's health systems can adapt and build resilience following the abrupt USAID cuts.
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"Climate change, conflict, and COVID-19 can’t stop the fight for gender equality! Dr. Josephine Obonyo: ‘It’s time to propel women forward, shift attitudes, and embed equality in policy.’ #WomenRISE @aphrc @AKU_GSMC @asanka_lka @darshinigov Read more: https://t.co/tCFV7qgTGv
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This week, the #IamAPHRC Harmonizing Longitudinal Mental Health Data Project team advanced its data transformation efforts at the Data Transformation from Staging Database to Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) 5.4 workshop. The project seeks
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China's Deep Seek is as good as ChatGPT o1. Plus, it's open source and free to use. Here are eight ways you can use Deep Seek for academic purposes:
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RT @aphrc: Join us at 2:30 PM (EAT) for an engaging conversation on how #AI is revolutionizing #Education, the need for #EquitableAccess, a…
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The greatest leadership session I have had. Lots of life and leadership changing lessons. Thanks APHRC for this opportunity.
This week, #IamAPHRC is hosting a Leadership Development Program for Program Managers, Heads of Units and departments, and our West Africa Office team. The training, facilitated by @CCLdotORG, focuses on boosting self-awareness, building resilience, and nurturing impactful,
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Collaboration for impact! #IamAPHRC's Executive Director, @CKyobutungi, joined by the Center's senior researchers, program directors, and select unit leads, hosted the @Heidelberg_HIGH team, led by Prof. Dr. Till Barnighausen and Dr. Joy Mauti-Akpan, yesterday. With a shared
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Meet our Keynote Speakers: @agnes_kiragga & @MichaelMwachiro. The Early-Career Health Researchers’ Symposium will examine how Artificial Intelligence can be harnessed to improve access to quality education and promote equity in healthcare delivery. 🔗 https://t.co/58zpN71FUp
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Its never a dull moment talking about the future of AI for healrh in Africa.
An excellent presentation from the head of the Data Science program at @aphrc, @agnes_kiragga followed by a Keynote speech from the Director Gender, Poverty and Social Devt at @ECA_OFFICIAL and a panel discussion. #WeAreAfrica
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We kick off the inaugural #AHDARS2024 with a very informative presentation from the Data Science Program enlightening us on emerging data science and AI opportunities and challenges for evidence informed decision making in Africa by Dr @agnes_kiragga #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
Happening today! We are excited to host two flagship events highlighting the Center’s dedication to Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (EIDM) and innovation. ✅The Strategic Initiatives and Innovations (SII) Presentations, where we showcase cutting-edge ideas aimed at driving
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Just wrapped up an incredible experience at the DS-I Africa Data Bootcamp in Mauritius! Uncover the mystery of ML models with hands-on explainability. Empowered with skills to turn data into impact! #madiva #aphrc #DSIAfrica #DataScience #ML @agnes_kiragga @DKadengye @maina_d
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Delivering short courses has been challenging due to physical distance and remote work requirements. Even with better technology and faster internet, obstacles remain. Read about #IamAPHRC's efforts to overcome this: https://t.co/W4VzAzM2yu.
#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch
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Interest is surging around linking population data with health facility records to drive epidemiological research and boost African health systems. Yet, roadblocks like the lack of universal IDs, name transcription errors, and date reporting gaps are slowing progress. Discover
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The #IamAPHRC Data Science Programs team was honored to attend the 2024 @IDMOD_ORG Annual Symposium, themed "Global Public Health in a Chaotic World: The Role of Modeling & Data Science." @agnes_kiragga, @cygubicko, and @isammygh presented models on how educational campaigns
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