The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), established in 2017, is the inaugural institute of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and one of the few in the Global South. AUB GHI is committed to pioneering contextualized and sustainable solutions to global health challenges, prioritizing the unique needs of the MENA region. GHI portfolio focuses on supporting better health, empowering vulnerable populations and strengthening global health systems to contribute towards a better future. GHI operates through three major divisions: GHI Programs, tackling global health challenges through research, policy and advocacy; GHI Academy, the capacity-building arm of the institute; and GHI ASSIST, the service arm that includes the vibrant Non-Governmental Organizations’ Initiative (NGOi). Official website: https://ghi.aub.edu.lb |
AI4GH projectThe Global Health Artificial Intelligence Network in the Middle East and North Africa region (GHAIN MENA) is a 3-year project led by the E-Sahha Program at the Global Health Institute. GHAIN MENA aims to empower researchers from different institutions in the MENA region to design and implement responsible AI-based digital health interventions through partnerships and tailored capacity building. Specific objectives:
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Events
Call for proposals Virtual information session.Artificial Intelligence for Health: Gender Considerations for Applications in MENA
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