Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare in Resource-Limited Settings: Local Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Prof. Birhanu AlemayehuRutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick Duration: 90 Minutes Date : Saturday May 2nd at Time: 9:00 am (EST) Hosts: People to People (P2P), Bahir Dar University (BDU) & Anadach Welcome & Opening Session (10 minutes) • Welcome Address Dr. Enawgaw Mehari• Opening Remarks Dr. Bekalu Wubshet Zewdie(Chief Executive Director/Vice President, CMHS, BDU)• Host Acknowledgment Bahir Dar University (BDU) / Anadach / People to People (P2P) Keynote Address (15 minutes) • Strategic Vision: AI in Healthcare in Resource-Limited SettingsSpeaker: Dr. Mengesha (or designated University President) Applied AI in Healthcare: Local & Global Perspectives (40 minutes total) a. Local Academic Perspective (20 minutes)• AI applications in resource-limited settings• Trends, challenges, and opportunitiesLead Institution: Bahir Dar University (BDU) b. Global Expert Perspective (20 minutes)• AI in clinical practice: global insights and implementationSpeaker: Dr. Egbe(Anadach / People to People – P2P) Panel Discussion & Q&A (30 minutes) Moderator: Prof. Birhanu Alemayehu Panelists (Deans/Representatives):• Bahir Dar University (BDU)• Jimma University• Dr Adefemi O. Afolabi. Reader in Surgery at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and Consultant General Surgeon to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria• Prof Mohammed M. Manga, Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria• Dr. Egbe -Anadach / People to People (P2P) Discussion Focus:• Practical AI use cases in Africa•Infrastructure and data limitations•Ethical considerations in low-resource settings•Capacity building and workforce development Closing Remarks •Key Takeaways and Strategic DirectionDr.Egbe Osifo-Dawodu MD MBA MSc MRCPFounding Partner, Anadach Group & Dr. Genanew Worku( Dubai University) Enawgaw Mehari, MD President/Founder of People to People Dr. Enawgaw Mehari has a distinguished reputation for leadership in healthcare, most notably as founder and president of People to People, Inc., which has been in existence for approximately twenty-five years. He is also internationally recognized as an expert in neurology, pain management, and Neuro-AIDS. He earned his medical degree from Comenius University in Czechoslovakia, completed his neurology residency at the University of Kentucky, finished his fellowship in pain management and neurophysiology at Case Western University in Cleveland, and completed a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, in Neuro-AIDS. Dr. Mehari has published in refereed journals, book chapters, Triangular Partnership the power of the diaspora (book), Introduction to Clinical Neurology and Manual of Ethiopian Medical History. Dr. Mehari through his p2p leadership has been instrumental in the establishment of Neurology residency program, Emergency Medicine Residency program at Black Lion Hospital, and Social Work Master /PhD program at AAU. In 2005, He founded the People’s Free Clinic in Morehead, Kentucky, to provide free healthcare for the working poor. In 2006, Dr. Mehari won a distinguished service award from the Society of Ethiopians Established in the Diaspora (SEED), and in 2007, he was nominated as a CNN Hero— awarded by the cable network to everyday people around the globe who have made a major impact in the world. In addition, he was awarded a Humanitarian Award by the Black Hall of Fame, and the 2010 Patient Advocate award by the American Academy of Neurology. He has been granted the highest commendation by the Kentucky Governor’s office, Senate of the State of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He has been commended by the US House of Congress and was awarded the Abebe Bikila Award by Bikila Organization for his working community service. Dr. Mehari is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry, a diplomate of Neurology, Inc., and a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is an adjunct Clinical Professor of Neurology at Meharry School of Medicine, PikeVille University, Bonga University ,AAU and Bahir Dar University. His other engagements include board director for both ARTS TV and Arif Pay Financial Institute. Dr. Gebeyaw Addis MD, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, AI curriculum lead, BDU Dr. Gebeyaw Addis Bezie, MD, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, AI Curriculum Lead, Vice Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, holds a Postgraduate diploma in Advanced Leadership practice from Nile Executive Leadership Academy(Bahir Dar University). a young clinical researcher and community servant serving more than 150 cancer patients at Bahir Dar in collaboration with the Max foundation and Addis Ababa University. Striving to create an impact in Ethiopia’s healthcare system through technology-driven, human-centered, research-powered Health education. Dr. Bekalu Wubshet Zewdie (Chief Executive Director/Vice President, CMHS, BDU) MD, FCS (Ped-Orth, ECSA), Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, and Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon certified by the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and South Africa. An experienced clinician and health system leader, skilled communicator, and dedicated team player, capable of leading and collaborating effectively. Prof Mohammed M. Manga Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria Mohammed M Manga is a medical practitioner and a professor of clinical microbiology and infection prevention/control working with the Gombe State University and Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe Nigeria. His interest and passion for medical education pushed him to acquire an MSc Clinical Education from the University of Edinburgh. Prof Manga is the immediate past Provost of the college of Medical Sciences Gombe State University where he had earlier served as dean of faculty and head of department at different times. He had been a professor and member of the university senate while serving as chairman and member of different committees within the hospital / university and beyond. Manga’s areas of research and commitment include sexually transmitted infections particularly human papillomavirus, infection prevention and control, patient safety, antimicrobial resistance/stewardship and transdisciplinary approach to combating infections in low resource settings. Prof Manga is the president of International Papillopmavirus Society (IPVS) Nigeria chapter, Papillomavirus Society of Gombe Nigeria (PSGN) and a member of many professional bodies in his areas of interest. He has published numerous journal articles and has presented at several conferences locally in Nigeria and internationally. Dr.Egbe Osifo-Dawodu MD MBA MSc MRCP Founding Partner, Anadach Group Dr. Egbe Dawodu MBBS, MBA, MSc, MRCP is a founding Partner of the Anadach Group where she leads the Management Consulting





