A Devex event in partnership with Medtronic LABS
From hype to health:
Digital solutions that
deliver value
May 25, 2023 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CET
Geneva & Online everywhere
About the Event
This event, hosted by Devex in partnership with Medtronic LABS on the occasion of the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, will discuss what’s needed to break down barriers to digital health systems on the African continent, as well as the role of community-based health solutions as a driver for better patient outcomes and targeted care.
The COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked digital health innovation as lockdowns pushed services online. While myriad solutions exist, many of them fail to reach scale and achieve measurable results for patients.
When integrated into local health systems, digital health solutions can help strengthen and extend health systems into local communities — and ultimately produce better health outcomes for patients.
Save your spot and join the discussion on:
• How the public and private sector can build strong digital health systems in Africa.
• The role that digital health can play in expanding universal health coverage and improving health outcomes.
• The importance of community-based health solutions to improve patient outcomes and targeted care.
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Agenda
11:00 a.m. CET
Opening remarks
• Catherine Cheney, Senior Editor, Devex
11:03 a.m. CET
Advancing digital health in Africa
• Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, chief digital health adviser, Africa CDC
• Ruchika Singhal, president, Medtronic LABS
• Catherine Cheney, senior editor, Devex (interviewer)
11:18 a.m. CET
Breaking down barriers to digital health systems
• Omar Ishrak, former chairman and CEO, Medtronic; board of directors, Intel; chairman of the board of directors, Biofourmis
• Dr. Patrick Amoth, acting director general for health, Kenya Ministry of Health
• Lisha McCormick, chief executive officer, Last Mile Health
• Jérôme Oberreit, executive director, BRAC Global and former secretary general, Médecins Sans Frontièress
• Catherine Cheney, senior editor, Devex (interviewer)
11:48 a.m. CET
Audience Q&A
• Firestarter: Emmanuel Blin, founder and CEO, Tech Care for All
• Catherine Cheney, senior editor, Devex
11:58 a.m. CET
Closing remarks
