The Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA)

HELINA’s President, Steven Wanyee speaking last week at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA). The event focused on enhancing #HealthDataGovernance by leveraging leadership from various countries and building consensus on necessary actions. Key Points: 1. Objective: The event aimed to promote robust health data governance by presenting a draft Model Law on Health Data Governance. This model law was informed by consultations with over 950 stakeholders globally and integrates national, regional, and international best practices. 2. Speakers: The panel featured experts and leaders from various countries, and they discussed strategies and best practices to improve health data governance. 3. Focus Areas: Emphasis was on country leadership and the role of consensus-building in driving forward the agenda of health data governance. #WHA77 #WSIS20 #HELINA #PolicyMakers

🚨 Only 3 Days to Go! 🚨 The SIL Connectathon is almost here! Get ready to dive into the world of digital health interoperability with top experts and stakeholders across Africa.  📅 Date: October 31, 2024 📍 Venue: Norrsken House, Kigali Rwanda Secure your spot today! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dvKSGTed Africa CDC Kenya Health Informatics Association (KeHIA) Uganda Health Informatics Association (UgHIA) Tanzania Health Informatics Association (TAHIA) SAHIA South African Health Informatics Assocation Rwanda Health Informatics Alliance Sosthenes Bagumhe Ntaganzwa Roger Dr. Emma Waiyaiya Munyaradzi N Madziwa

Shaping the future of #healthdatagovernance in Rwanda! A huge thank you to all stakeholders who joined our workshop on Oct 26, 2024 to share their invaluable insights. Together, we’re driving collaborative engagement for a stronger, more inclusive health data ecosystem in Rwanda! Rwanda Health Informatics Alliance World Health Organization Pfizer Transform Health

Join us at #AHTS2024 for a pivotal session on “Africa Leading the Way: Regional Consensus and Action to Strengthen Health Data Governance.” Led by Transform Health and The Pan African Health Informatics Association - HELINA we will explore regional collaboration and the @Africacdc Flagship Initiative. Don’t miss out—register now! https://lnkd.in/djfHQUSB Be a Part of Africa’s Leading HealthTech Event! #UnlockingThePowerOfAI #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfHealth

Why attend the SIL Connectathon? ➡ Learn about FHIR standards for interoperability ➡ Explore the sandbox environment for testing digital health solutions ➡ Network with startups, government representatives and key stakeholders! 📆 31st Oct 2024 📌 Pergola Norrsken House, Kigali Rwanda ⏲ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CAT 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-uGpUiW Secure your spot today! #interoperabiity #silconnectathon2024 #digitalhealth #HL7HIR #Helina

If you are a Clinical Coder, SAHIA's second SIG meeting for Clinic Coding takes place on Friday 25 October at 1:30pm...Interested in attending? Please send an email to info@sahia.org.za and we will send you a link!

Join us at the Regional Standards and Interoperability Lab (SIL) Connectathon on 31st October 2024 in Kigali! 🗓 When: 31st October 2024 📍 Where: HTHA Event Space Norrsken House, 1 KN 78 St, Kigali Rwanda. Register now for a day of peer learning, collaboration and innovation! 🌬https://lnkd.in/d24vyMqc The Global Fund HTHA Rwanda Health Informatics Alliance Africa CDC AeHIN Secretariat SAHIA South African Health Informatics Assocation Uganda Health Informatics Association (UgHIA) Tanzania Health Informatics Association (TAHIA) Kenya Health Informatics Association (KeHIA)

Announcement!! The Global Digital Health Network is excited to offer a workshop for Women in Digital Health Leadership ahead of this years Global Digital Health Forum. This year, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, they are also offering a mentorship workshop for early career women in digital health. There is no cost to either workshop. For more information and to apply, please complete the form here by 5th November, 2024. ➡ https://lnkd.in/didadjR6

Final call! The Open Digital Health Summit 2024 deadline for applications is today. Don't miss this chance to join the brightest minds in #digitalhealth for 3 days of insightful sessions, hands-on workshops, and unparalleled networking. Apply today! https://fullstac.health

Just one week to go for the AI for Health Seminar! We are thrilled to co-host this event with @IntelliSOFTLtd, University of Nairobi and Kenya Health Informatics Association (KeHIA). Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNU9R2j9 to secure your spot! #AIforHealth