24/10/2024
The Federation of Africa Medical Equipment, Disposables, and Devices Manufacturers and Suppliers (FOAMEDDMS) actively participated in a pivotal roundtable discussion on October 23rd at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. This significant event was organized by Strathmore University Business School, in collaboration with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD).
The roundtable focused on leveraging Citizen-Generated Data (CGD) to combat environmentally sensitive infectious diseases, including cholera, dengue fever, schistosomiasis, and cutaneous leishmaniasis in countries such as Ghana, Kenya, and Colombia. Strathmore University played a crucial role in conducting the scoping study for this initiative, aligning with its mission to develop ethical and transformational leaders through research and innovation.
Representatives from esteemed organizations, including the Ghana Statistical Service, Ghana Health Service, World Vision, and the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, engaged in meaningful discussions aimed at exploring CGD methods and their effectiveness in addressing public health challenges.
Technical leads Eden Fitsum Meles and Joshua Mbai contributed their expertise, reinforcing FOAMEDDMS’s commitment to leveraging innovation and partnerships to address public health challenges in Africa and beyond.
FOAMEDDMS contributed actively to the discussions, sharing key insights into the role of data in combating infectious diseases. We remain committed to leveraging innovation and partnerships to address public health challenges in Africa and beyond.
