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Media Source: Bizna (Kenya)
Date: 18 July 2024
Over 250 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, such as government civil society, donors, academics, students and private industry experts have convened for the DataFest Africa 2024 conference organised by Aga Khan University (AKU). The conference, themed Opportunity for All: Harnessing Data and Technology for Africa's Transformation, is celebrating the use of data in East Africa and creating a platform to address and leapfrog challenges that stymie the development of the data ecosystem in Africa. The World Health Organisation estimates that by 2030, data-driven healthcare interventions could save up to one million lives annually. “Aga Khan University is committed to proactive preventative healthcare through usage of data-driven methods that tackle population health issues. Through the integrated electronic health record system, we are using data to innovate from our cultural context to enable better outcomes,” said AKU Chief Innovation Officer Farhana Alarakhiya.
