How Innovations are Transforming Healthcare
Pascal Barollier
Chief Engagement & Information Officer ? Swiss Board Certified ? Purpose-driven & Mountaineer
Global Health Notes???????????????????? 4 November 2024
TOP THREE
VaccinesWork is showcasing groundbreaking advancements in immunisation, from drone deliveries in Ghana to fingerprint technology in Bangladesh.
Innovators in Kenya are harnessing AI to combat antimicrobial resistance and enhance healthcare delivery. Platforms like Antimicro.ai are aiding doctors in antibiotic prescriptions, while the government is developing a national AI strategy to improve data use and healthcare access across the nation.
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Signalytic is digitising healthcare in remote African communities with its solar-powered S+ platform, allowing clinics to access patient information quickly and reliably. The company was recently named as a Gavi INFUSE Pacesetter, meaning the Vaccine Alliance will help it to scale up in partner countries.
IN BRIEF
·????? Gaza is resuming polio vaccinations, but violence is risking children's access to life-saving second doses.
·????? Mongolia is launching a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 11-year-olds, aiming to reduce cervical cancer rates.
·????? Thousands of health workers shared insights on climate change's impact, highlighting urgent health challenges across the Global South.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
“I am so grateful that my children continue to receive the essential vaccines they need to stay healthy; but we must ensure that every child has the same opportunity.”
Celebrated Gospel artist Kambua Mutsembi Manundu urged donors to support Gavi to invest in the future of children around the world.?
FROM THE ARCHIVE
With VaccinesWork shining a spotlight on innovation, this week we throw back to Zipline’s drone delivery system that is boosting immunisation rates in Ghana's remote regions, ensuring rapid vaccine access and recovery from pandemic disruptions, with clinics reporting strengthened coverage in areas served by the drones.
NOUVELLES DE LA SEMAINE
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L’intelligence artificielle pourrait-elle révolutionner les soins de santé tels que nous les connaissons ? VaccinesWork a rencontré une start-up barcelonaise en pleine effervescence dans le domaine de l’IA.
Directing Manager and Senior Health System Strengthening Expert at GaneshAID
4 个月Thanks so much for these inspiring innovations. We are excited to learn more about Gavi's vision for innovation and modern health systems in LMICs in 5.0 and 6.0. Would you be keen to give a talk at our KLIC2024 innovation lab co-organized with the Minister of Health Benin on 19-20-21 November 2024? It could be in person or remotely. This is our second international event from Hanoi to Cotonou.
Global Vaccines Public Affairs Head - Sanofi
4 个月Thanks Pascal for sharing these success stories, I was impressed to see the zipline drones vaccines delivery in motion during the GAVI board in Ghana. Countries owned innovation is really needed to boost immunization programmes. Thanks GAVI for catalyzing this.