IME AI4AFRICAN HEALTH INITIATIVE

Digitization For
Health In Africa

Theme: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health Equity and Universal Health Coverage in Africa
Organised by IME International & IME African Chapter

In Partnership AI4African Health

IME Partner HELINA SAHIA Africa CDC Witwatersrand Morgan State University Witwatersrand Witwatersrand

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18TH
August
2026

2:00PM SAST (S. AFRICA)
8:00AM EDT (USA)
Core Objectives
  • Build continental digital health momentum
  • Initiate nominations across 54 countries
  • Position IME as Africa''s digital health catalyst
  • Engage funders through value pathways
Who Should Attend?
  • Ministries of Health
  • Digital Health Leaders
  • Academia
  • Development Partners
  • Industries & Implementers
  • Funders & Investors
  • Civil Society & NGOs
Webinar Agenda

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Curtain Raiser 1 Global Executive Webinar

  • Format: Virtual executive webinar covering
  • Theme: Digital Public Infrastructure for Health
  • Focus: Building continental momentum across 54 Member States
Witwatersrand
Programme at a Glance
TIME (SAST) SESSION DURATION
2:00pm – 2:25pm Opening Welcome & Strategic Context
Opening remarks and strategic framing by IME Africa and ISfTeH leadership.
25 Min
2:25pm – 2:55pm Keynote Address
The Future of AI in African Healthcare
30 Min
2:55pm – 3:00pm Break 5 Min
3:00pm – 4:00pm Panel I: AI, Public Health & Disease Surveillance
Speakers: WHO AFRO, Africa CDC and invited experts (maximum 3 panellists).
• 45 min moderated discussion. • 15 min audience Q&A
60 Min
4:00pm – 4:05pm Break 5 Min
4:05pm – 5:05pm Panel II: Financing AI Infrastructure for Healthcare in Africa
Speakers: World Bank, Development Finance Institutions and Government representatives.
• Moderator introduction / 45 min panel discussion / 15 min audience Q&A
60 Min
5:05pm – 5:10pm Break 5 Min
5:10pm – 6:10pm Panel III: Natural Language Processing, Community Agency & Health Communication
Speakers: Exploring multilingual AI, digital inclusion, health literacy and citizen engagement.
• 45 min panel discussion / 15 min audience Q&A
60 Min
6:10pm – 6:15pm Break 5 Min
6:15pm – 6:45pm Strategic Partner Roundtable
Speakers: Google Cloud, African Union, HELINA and strategic partners discuss opportunities for collaboration and scale.
30 Min
6:45pm – 7:00pm Closing Call to Action & Next Steps
Summary of key recommendations and pathways towards the Second Curtain Raiser and IME Africa 2026.
15 Min
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