AI for Global Health Research Community of Practice: Global In-Person Engagement

The AI4GH Community of Practice is actively engaging across regions through in-person events, creating spaces for collaboration and shared learning on responsible AI in health.In Africa, the Global Health Network hosted the “Africa AI Health Forum “on 24 July in Ghana. The event highlighted the use of generative AI for public health innovation, with a focus on disease surveillance, equitable access, and health system strengthening. 
In the Middle East and North Africa region, the “Artificial Intelligence for Health Systems Transformation: Policy, Partnerships, and Systems Readiness” workshop took place in Egypt, co-hosted by TGHN, WHO EMRO, and partners. The event brought together stakeholders from MENA and Asia to explore ethical, policy, and technical barriers to AI adoption in health, and to promote regional collaboration and system readiness. Learn more
In Latin America, “AI and Health: From Research to Action” workshop held in Argentina gathered researchers, experts, and project teams from across the region to address the practical challenges of scaling AI in healthcare. The event, hosted by CLIAS (IECS) with support from TGHN and partners, focused on responsible AI implementation and collaboration for equitable health impact. Read more