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🌍 As Digital Health Advances, So Must Health Equity: Join the AI for Health Equity Track at #GDHF2024 🌍 The future of healthcare is digital—and AI is at the forefront, transforming how we diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. But as technology evolves, so must our commitment to making sure these advancements benefit everyone, especially those in low- and middle-income countries who face the greatest barriers to quality care. AI brings a unique opportunity to close these gaps, enabling precise diagnostics, personalized care, and proactive health strategies that can change lives. This year’s AI for Health Equity track is dedicated to this mission. Brought to you by The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, the track brings together global leaders, innovators, and community champions to explore the power of AI in advancing health equity. What to Expect: ✨ Engaging Plenary Panels – Hear from top voices tackling digital health inequities head-on. ✨ Hands-On Workshops – Dive into AI tools and learn how they’re driving real-world impact. ✨ Solution Showcases – Discover cutting-edge solutions poised to transform care for underserved communities. Join us to shape a future where digital health isn’t just revolutionary but also inclusive and fair. Let’s harness AI to build resilient, people-centered health systems that uphold dignity and drive better outcomes for all. Don’t miss out—be part of the movement! Register at: gdhf.digital #PatrickJMcGovernFoundation

Three jam-packed days of dynamic workshops, provocative debates, and high-level plenaries. A focus on centering African expertise and programming, addressing some of the world's greatest digital health challenges, opportunities, and solutions right here on the continent. Hear from GDHF Co-Chair Rose Nyzoka and GDHF Event Manager Noni Gatere on what to expect at this year’s Global Digital Health Forum. Key themes including AI, Climate and Health, Localization, and Health Information Exchange. 🏨 Plus, get a sneak peek at the brand-new luxury JW Marriott in Westlands, Nairobi, where Kenyan hospitality is at its finest. Promotional hotel rates at the JW Marriott end on November 5—don't wait! Check out the hotel’s amenities and book your room now. 🔗 Check out the amazing agenda lineup so far: gdhf.digital/agenda Register at gdhf.digital 👥 See you in Nairobi... or online for GDHF 2024!

 📢 Join the Plenary on Accelerating Digital Health Transformation with the “Full-STAC” Approach! The "Full-STAC" model unites 4 critical components—Open Standards, Open Technologies, Open Architectures, and Open Content—to advance standards-based digital transformation in health. Brought to you by Google Health, this #GDHF2024 plenary will gather key stakeholders from USAID, Medic, The Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA), Google Health, and World Health Organization to discuss the journey and progress to date, opportunities on the horizon, and existing gaps in the digital health landscape. 💡 Discussion Highlights: 1.) The evolution of the Full-STAC approach since 2021 through the GDHF, bringing insights on its growth and impact 2.) Key initiatives like theOpen Health Stack and WHO SMART Guidelines catalyzed along the journey 3.) Alignment with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) movements and its role in fast-tracking digital health transformation 4.) Collaborative efforts, including the Open Digital Health Summit where partners will explore skill-building to drive adoption of the Full-STAC model across the Global Digital Health Ecosystem. 📅 Date: 5 December, 2024 🕑 Time: 14:00 - 14:45 PM EAT (Online and In-Person in Nairobi, Kenya) Don’t miss out! Secure your spot now at gdhf.digital

Today, let's celebrate Dr Joannie Marlene BEWA MD, PhD, a trailblazer in digital health and the 2024 Marc Mitchell Award Recipient. Dr. Marlene “Joannie” Bewa is a health innovator and founder of DOTOH Health, the first health teleconsultation app in Benin. D-tree and TechChange are proud to recognize Dr. Bewa as a 2024 Marc Mitchell Award recipient, an honor that will sponsor her attendance at the upcoming #GDHF2024 and connect her with one year of valuable professional mentorship from the Global Digital Health Network. 🎉 Dr. Bewa is on a mission to make healthcare accessible, private, and stigma-free for underserved communities, especially youth, women, and adolescents. From growing up in Benin to tackling global health challenges, Dr. Bewa’s story is one of resilience, brilliance, and passion. ✨ DOTOH Health isn’t just a healthcare platform; it’s a lifeline! With video consultations, resources on sexual and reproductive health, family planning guidance, and a GPS to locate local pharmacies, DOTOH brings crucial healthcare services right to the fingertips of those who need it most. 📲💙 Learn more about Dr. Bewa's journey here: https://lnkd.in/ein2PkcA

📢 Calling All Social Media Enthusiasts! Want to attend the Global Digital Health Forum and make a meaningful impact online? Apply to become a GDHF Social Media Ambassador by November 8! As an Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to: ✨ Attend GDHF and immerse yourself in leading digital health discussions.  ✨ Create and share engaging posts on behalf of TechChange or GDHN on LinkedIn and Twitter/X during one of the forum's three days. Perks? You’ll receive:  🎟️ A free ticket to GDHF 💰 A mini stipend to cover your commute and time Apply now and join us in amplifying the future of digital health: https://lnkd.in/gshm8We9

🌍 Growing up in rural Rwanda, hours away from the nearest hospital, @Joie Sophia UMUHOZA experienced the challenges women and girls face in accessing medical care, and the severe impact this can have on their physical and mental health. But instead of being discouraged, Joie turned to digital health, seeing the transformative potential it holds for her community and others like it. 💻💡 Thanks to support from TechChange partner D-tree, Joie is now headed to the 2024 Global Digital Health Forum in Nairobi! She will also receive a year of professional mentorship through the Global Digital Health Network. 🎉 Learn more about Joie's inspiring journey and the 2024 Marc Mitchell Leadership & Innovation Award here: https://lnkd.in/eUYwKPq2 #GDHF2024 #MarcMitchellAward #Dtree

🔥 BIG NEWS, friends! We just hit our 1,000th LEARNER in our flagship digital health training for Ministry of Health officials and senior global health professionals. 🙌 That’s over 50 cohorts of training focused on digital health architecture and interoperability. Very excited to be working alongside WHO, ITU, PATH, USAID, and dozens more partners on this. 💡 Truly a groundbreaking experience that’s shaping the future of health systems. Interested in having us FACILITATE a virtual or in-person workshop for YOUR ministry or staff? Let us know. 🚀 We’ve got a long waitlist, but can’t wait to roll out more trainings in 2025. Check out DigitalHealthTraining dot org which has tons of resources, case studies, curriculum and more. Sharing is CARING!

There’s still time to register for USAID’s upcoming #digitalhealth webinar! On October 22, we will hear from global health leaders about USAID’s strategic vision to guide the Agency’s global health programmatic investments, as well as: 👉 An in-depth look at USAID’s new Digital Health Position Paper (2024-2029) 👉Insights from USAID representatives on how digital health strategies are improving health systems 👉Perspectives on the future of digital health from experts Register for the webinar today to be part of the discussion shaping the future of global health, and don't forget to sign up for GDHF 2024 to keep the conversation going! https://lnkd.in/e39kqZZZ #USAIDDHPP #DigitalHealth #PolicyinPractice

🌍 Climate change poses a significant threat to the progress made in global health, particularly in communities already grappling with health and economic disparities. To protect human health amidst the impacts of climate change, we must enhance digital public infrastructure (DPI) for health at national, regional, and global levels, integrating climate and weather data more effectively. At this year's #GDHF2024, we are excited to introduce the track: "Climate Data Services for Health", focusing on these critical conversations. 🟢 Brought to you by: PATH, Digital Square at PATH, Wellcome Trust, and The Rockefeller Foundation 🗓️ Dates: December 4-6 📍 Register here: gdhf.digital Scroll through for a preview of the featured sessions in the Climate Data Services for Health track! 🔍 #GlobalHealth #ClimateChange #DPIforHealth #GDHF2024 #ClimateData #HealthInnovation

📅 Mark your calendars for USAID’s launch of the new USAID’s Digital Health Position Paper: A Snapshot of Policy in Practice!The Position Paper outlines USAID’s strategic vision for driving digital transformation in health systems and for guiding global health investments over the next five years. Featured speakers will include Dr. Atul Gawande, head of USAID's Bureau for Global Health, alongside representatives from USAID's Indonesia and Kenya country offices. Together, they will dive into what this policy looks like in practice and how digital health solutions are making an impact in partnership with the government.This webinar, hosted by USAID's Center for Innovation and Impact (CII), in partnership with the Global Digital Health Network and TechChange, will kick off a larger discussion that will continue at the Global Digital Health Forum in Nairobi. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and innovators in digital health: https://lnkd.in/dEPD7UUa #DigitalHealth #PolicyinPractice