Reflect, Refine, and Reinvent: Strengthening Data Science for Africa’s Health Systems

The DSWB Annual General Meeting reinforced the project’s critical role in advancing data science, digital health, and AI-driven innovation across Africa. Through insightful discussions and strategic planning, participants identified key priorities, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen data governance, infrastructure, capacity building, and cross-institutional collaboration. The meeting highlighted the importance of structured mentorship, harmonized training efforts, and enhanced resource allocation to ensure sustainable growth and impact. The pathfinder institutions outlined their roadmaps for the future, focusing on capacitybuilding initiatives, stakeholder engagement, data harmonization, and leveraging AI/ML for healthcare advancements.