Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions for Health in Africa

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Dr. Kristina Wallengren, Founder and Global CEO of THINK, will deliver an insightful presentation on the use of AI to improve health in Africa. Drawing on her expertise in public health and two decades of living and working in South Africa, she will showcase THINK’s experience in applying AI in the field and share groundbreaking work. The talk will focus on the practical applications of AI in healthcare, including the use of AI in medical devices to screen for TB. It will also explore the broader implications of large language models (LLM), such as ChatGPT, in areas like language adaptation and facilitating administrative tasks to increase organizational efficiency and the quality of work. Lastly, she will discuss its transformative role in data analysis and decision support in health programs. This presentation promises to shed light on the dynamic interplay between technology and healthcare in an African context, highlighting both the potential and hurdles of AI implementation.