Philomena Apiko

🌐 AI is already shaping your health.  From diagnosis to resource planning, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how health systems operate. Smarter data analysis means faster decisions, optimized care, and stronger resilience.  But with great potential comes great responsibility.   🤝 At #WHS2025, global leaders from all sectors convene to explore how common rules, transparency, and strong governance can ensure that AI supports innovation, expands access, and strengthens health systems worldwide.  AI, used responsibly, can be a powerful tool for a healthier future.  👉 Join the discussion on how to turn data into better decisions - starting this Sunday 📅 October 12–14, 2025 | 📍 Berlin & Online  #AI #DigitalHealth #GlobalHealth #Innovation

🚦 Borders are a critical frontline against diseases like #COVID19, #mpox and #marburg. @AfricaCDC’s cross-border surveillance framework focuses on: 🔑 Strengthening points of entry, enhancing data sharing and engaging communities. With the #OneHealth approach and cross-border collaboration, we are building stronger health security across Africa. Read more: africacdc.org/news-item/nati…

Outcome Achieved! The Team Europe Initiative on Sustainable Health Security has finalised plans to boost #OneHealth coordination across Africa. 🌍 A dedicated Support Unit based in #Ethiopia will lead #TeamEurope efforts to strengthen health security. 🤝 Collaborating with partners @GIZAfricanUnion, Agence Francaise de Développement, and @Expertise France, the team outlined priorities to enhance partnerships and advance @AfricaCDC’s One Health objectives. 🚀 This milestone reinforces the growing @AfricanUnion - @eucouncil partnership for a healthier, more resilient Africa!

1/4. "The @_AfricanUnion regards the New Agenda for Peace (#NAP) as a crucial opportunity to recalibrate the global peace & security architecture w/ a greater emphasis on conflict prevention." - H.E. @Bankole_Adeoye, Commissioner @AUC_PAPS, at the #UNSC Open debate on the #NAP

@LoganWort Continuous and structured dialogues should be explored to improve the partnership across various thematic areas, including food and health. @philoapiko @ECDPM #FutureAfricaEU

At a recent #CGDtalks on a Common Africa Market, @philoapiko discusses initiatives geared towards increasing market accessibility for women, network associations, and economic empowerment. Watch the full event ⬇ bit.ly/3R1Nro3

🤖The @NEPAD_Agency's white paper on “AI and the Future of Work in Africa” is out! 📥: bit.ly/3VnBavI Explore the state, trends, and applications of generative #AI, along with the challenges and risks of its adoption. It highlights how generative AI can drive economic growth, empower the workforce, and promote socially responsible AI development in #Africa. It also highlights the collaborative efforts needed from governments, businesses, #education institutions, #civilsociety, technical communities, and #academia to shape policies that promote a fair, equitable, and opportunity-filled job market in 🌍.