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Health Tech Without Borders is honored to return to the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting as a 2023 Commitment to Action Maker, and also to lead a Community-Led Roundtable discussion on Aiding Global Health Access and Equity through Technology on September 24, 2:15 – 3:15 pm ET. Technology has revolutionized global health by improving access to care, enhancing service quality, and reducing costs. The World Health Organization has outlined guiding principles and “digital determinants of health” that improve access to care and reduce disparities like telehealth, mobile health apps, and data analytics. During this roundtable, participants will discuss technological initiatives that promote global health access and equity and how NGOs, governments, and the private sector can collaborate and use technology to increase health equity. Attendees will gain insights into successful strategies and challenges in various regions, emphasizing the importance of local context and cultural sensitivity. Please join our session if you will be at the CGI Annual Meeting. Capacity is limited. #CGI2024 #digitalhealth #newyork #healthtech #healthequity #globalhealth Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Dr. Bob Arnot Jarone Lee, MD MPH Eva Skinner-Regel Stella Nam Robbie Schneider, SMS Yap Boum II Ngo Bibaa Lundi-Anne Omam Sandrine Kyane

Health Tech Without Borders is honored to lead a Community-Led Roundtable discussion on Aiding Global Health Access and Equity through Technology on September 24, 2:15 – 3:15 pm ET, during the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City.     Technology has revolutionized global health by improving access to care, enhancing service quality, and reducing costs. The World Health Organization has outlined guiding principles and “digital determinants of health” that improve access to care and reduce disparities like telehealth, mobile health apps, and data analytics. During this roundtable, participants will discuss technological initiatives that promote global health access and equity and how NGOs, governments, and the private sector can collaborate and use technology to increase health equity. Attendees will gain insights into successful strategies and challenges in various regions, emphasizing the importance of local context and cultural sensitivity. Please join our session if you will be at the CGI Annual Meeting. Capacity is limited. #CGI2024 #digitalhealth #newyork #healthtech #healthequity Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Dr. Bob Arnot Jarone Lee, MD MPH Olga Gershuni Eva Skinner-Regel Rmaah Memon Robbie Schneider, SMS Stella Nam Yap Boum II Ngo Bibaa Lundi-Anne Omam Sandrine Kyane

Sustainable Development Response Organization/SUDRO-Sudan and Sudan ECHO Center of Excellence recently hosted Dr. Mary Showstark and Dr. Jarone Lee, MD MPH from Health Tech Without Borders to discuss how we are supporting #Sudan with a new medical chatbot. Many thanks to the moderators – Dr. Abrar Alalim, Dr. Naema Siddiq, and Dr. Hadeel Abdelseid. The session was an incredible opportunity to share our innovative use of technology. We presented our HTWB TacMed chatbot, developed in collaboration with Microsoft's Disaster Response team, designed to help frontline first responders and clinicians rapidly learn, review, and prepare for providing tactical medical care in combat situations. This innovative tool offers essential protocols from Stop the Bleed, Care Under Fire, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) to help frontline responders and clinicians. The HTWB TacMed Chatbot is available for free in Arabic and English for Sudanese responders in Sudan and neighboring countries. To access the chatbot, go to: https://lnkd.in/eHa3zrbb #HealthTech #EmergencyMedicine #Sudan #HumanitarianAid #KeepEyesOnSudan #SudanECHO Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Dr. Bob Arnot David Rhew, M.D. Cass Collins ✔ Gregory Lisiak Vanja Antonijević Project ECHO Bruce Struminger Shahnit Shahzad, MPA, CFRE Michelle Morrison Shawn D'Andrea, MD, MPH Nada Fadul Chester Eng Rmaah Memon Sakina B Naqvi, MD, MBA

SuDRO and the Sudan ECHO Center of Excellence are excited to host the esteemed Health Tech Without Borders team from #Harvard and #Yale School of Medicine. This session promises to be enlightening as the team will delve into their innovative use of technology in emergency medicine. Health Tech Without Borders is an innovative hub that connects companies offering digital tools with experts in medical and psychological care. They have proven success stories in humanitarian emergencies like those in Ukraine and Pakistan, and we are eagerly anticipating its implementation in Sudan. We look forward to gaining valuable insights from their extensive experience and expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technological solutions to improve emergency medical care. Join our session on Friday, July 19th, at 8:00 p.m. Sudan time via Telegram: [https://lnkd.in/ekm5V_Hs] #TogetherWeCan #KeepEyesOnSudan #SudanECHO

Exciting News! Congratulations to all the new graduates, especially at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. We are thrilled to announce that Health Tech Without Borders (HTWB) was honored with the Community Health Analytics Award at the MGH Institute of Health Professions' graduation ceremony🎉 Jarone Lee, MD MPH, co-founder of HTWB, accepted this prestigious award on behalf of HTWB, recognizing our commitment to advancing community health through innovative data analytics and technology. This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers, team, and partners. We remain committed to driving positive health outcomes and bridging gaps in healthcare access globally. Thank you to MGH Institute of Health Professions for this recognition and to all who support our mission! #HealthTech #CommunityHealth #Innovation #GlobalHealth #HealthCareAccess Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Dr. Bob Arnot Shuhan He Alister Martin Eva Skinner-Regel Olga Gershuni Oleksandra Shchebet Rmaah Memon Stella Nam Robbie Schneider, SMS David Eisenbaum Chester Eng Jeff Hersh, PhD, MD Vanja Antonijević Annalicia Pickering

I had the honor of sharing our mission and work with a truly engaged and dynamic audience at the recent CHIPS Conference along with my colleagues Jarone Lee, MD MPH and Olga Gershuni 🙏 It was exciting to present our work on innovations like AI and telehealth to such an engaged audience of students and professionals. Events like this remind us of the power of collaboration in driving positive change in healthcare 🌎 I feel inspired by the the potential for technology to truly transform healthcare delivery worldwide, especially when things are so unexpected and unpredictable now 😌 Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva Eva Skinner-Regel Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Dr. Bob Arnot

We are excited to share our amazing experience at the recent Consortium for Health Innovation Partnerships (CHIPS) Conference. It was an honor for our team, represented by Olga Gershuni, Oleksandra Shchebet, and Jarone Lee, MD MPH, to present our mission and work to such an engaged and dynamic audience. Health Tech Without Borders is committed to harnessing the power of technology to bridge the gaps in healthcare delivery, especially in underserved regions. Our goal is to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible to everyone, no matter where they are. At the CHIPS Conference, we had the opportunity to showcase how innovations like AI and telehealth platforms are transforming the healthcare landscape. This year’s event was a vibrant hub of ideas and expertise, with students and professionals coming together to discuss the future of healthcare. Our team was thrilled to share our insights into some of the most pressing healthcare challenges and the cutting-edge innovations designed to address them. The enthusiasm and curiosity of the audience were truly inspiring, sparking lively discussions and encouraging us all to think creatively about the future of health tech. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the conference, particularly the students whose passion and engagement made the event so special. Your participation is crucial in driving forward the conversations and collaborations that will shape the future of healthcare. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us! Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Dr. Bob Arnot Shuhan He Alister Martin Stella Nam Rmaah Memon Eva Skinner-Regel Medial Health BK-XL University of California, Riverside MGH Institute of Health Professions Vanja Antonijević A Healthier Democracy

Health Tech Without Borders (HTWB) with Clinton Global Initiative hosted a session on Thursday, June 6, to delve into our collaborative efforts with iDocta and VSee to develop a local, sustainable, and culturally competent telehealth program for the Cameroon/Sahel region - called Project VITAL. The panel included: Yap Boum II, from Institut Pasteur de Bangui Milton Chen, from VSee Martin Lubowa, from iDocta Mary Showstark, from Health Tech Without Borders Moderator: Jenny Shapiro, MPH Project VITAL: Virtual International Telehealth and Leadership in Africa aims to expand access to healthcare in the conflict and climate-affected regions of Cameroon. Project VITAL plans to strengthen health systems through a sustainable training model, build healthcare worker capacity, promote skills underpinned by technology and innovation, build resilient communities, achieve equitable health, and empower youth. Project VITAL will leverage telehealth to enhance health equity by increasing access to specialists, enabling peer-to-peer consultations, providing tele-education, facilitating rapid triage, and identifying epidemics. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eHjftA9i This session was a platform to discuss these initiatives in detail, share progress, and outline future steps to achieve these goals in the Cameroon/Sahel region. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the dedicated individuals and partners who continue contributing their time, expertise, and resources to this mission. Sandrine Kyane Ngo Bibaa Lundi-Anne Omam Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva David Eisenbaum Jarone Lee, MD MPH Dr. Bob Arnot Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Eva Skinner-Regel Stella Nam

Congratulations to Olga Gershuni for being a keynote speaker at HIMSS Europe 2024! Well-deserved and thank you for your unwavering dedication to advancing our mission at Health Tech Without Borders. Your expertise and commitment are truly inspiring.

It was a privilege to engage with the experts whose insights underscored the transformative power of technology in emerging situations during HIMSS Digital Health Conference in Rome on 31st of May. The Keynote session on Harnessing Technology to Advance Health Equity and Access for Vulnerable Populations under exceptional moderation by Isabelle Kumar, brought me on stage with Dr Waheed Arian who focused on the critical role of global collaboration and mental health support, and Javier Elkin, PhD who has been at the forefront of embedding advanced tech tools into the emergency healthcare settings. Thank you all for sharing your experience, expertise and inspiring work🙏 It was an important discussion about the growing need for tailored mental health support, the power of volunteers and the pivotal role of technology. It was privilege to share our work at Health Tech Without Borders and engage with the audience. Thank you very much for the invitation Lisa Thomlinson Susanna C. Lisa Rice Duek MBA, RN and many other HIMSS colleagues for being a part of the discussion! The insights brought a sense of optimism in our abilities in how we approach the crisis. I'm hopeful that we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth, more resilient healthcare infrastructures and supporting people in times of disaster and crisis. Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva Eva Skinner-Regel Jarone Lee, MD MPH Hicham Naim Pharm D MBA Iryna Tomakh Oleksandra Shchebet Roi Shternin