Although African countries are collecting substantial data around health, how it is used remains a challenge.
This information is crucial for decision-making, such as determining how many vaccines to purchase to protect children against disease, or how many nurses are needed in a particular region.
To address this, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have convened the first African Health Data Forum taking place in Nairobi this week.
WHO Technical Officer Dr. Hillary Kipruto spoke to UN News’s Dianne Penn about the need for quality data – and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) – to drive solutions that ensure everyone has access to healthcare.
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