As African countries work to strengthen their health systems after years of donor dependence, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is placing renewed emphasis on primary health care and digital innovation. In an interview with SciDev.Net, Landry Dongmo Tsague, inaugural director of Africa CDC’s Center for Primary …
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NAIROB | Xinhua | A half-day training workshop themed “The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on Journalism” took place on Tuesday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, organized by Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau. Nearly 100 participants, including editors and news reporters from over 10 media outlets …
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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) dilemma facing Uganda’s newsrooms ahead of 2026 elections COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the country’s journalism industry, upon which millions of voters depend to vote, finds itself at a crossroads, according to the Uganda chapter of the Africa …
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A new book punctures the hype and proposes some ways to resist BOOK | LUKE MUNN | Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) going to take over the world? Have scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to replace all our jobs, even creative ones, like …
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Uganda’s developer community has shown immense potential, but this potential must be nurtured with the right kind of engagement. Technical summits, practical workshops, and real-world AI applications should be our focus. COMMENT | WESLEY KAMBALE | For decades, developer communities across the globe have served as vital engines for fostering technological …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | George Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has acknowledged the immense opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents, but stressed that Africa must proactively develop its own perspective rather than merely adopting western models. Nyombi Thembo said this as he …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC), held the first consultative forum on Artificial Intelligence. The event which kickstarted a national AI strategy, was under the theme “Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Uganda’s Development” marking a pivotal point for Uganda in the 21st century technology …
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In November, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and other departments jointly issued the guidelines for AI application scenarios in the health sector BEIJING | Xinhua | Imagine a hospital where you’re greeted by an intelligent robot, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology ensures you receive detailed diagnostic notes swiftly. In Wuzhen, …
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NEW YORK | Xinhua | Over the past year, millions of people have started being treated by U.S. health providers using artificial intelligence (AI) for repetitive clinical work. The hope is that it will make doctors less stressed out, speed up treatment and possibly spot mistakes, reported The Washington Post …
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Experts call for AI adoption to improve healthcare access and accuracy Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to revolutionize healthcare in Africa, according to industry experts. During the 4th annual Smart Summit held in Kampala on October 31st , experts emphasized the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
