As part of HealthAI work, we are continuing our efforts to assist countries worldwide in growing capacity and capabilities to regulate AI solutions in health. We are excited that in 2025, we will formally commence this journey with the first of these ‘Pioneer Countries’. Following discussions with multiple countries and partner agencies, we look forward […]

It is with profound sadness that we join the global health community in mourning the sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the WHO Regional Director-elect for Africa. We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Ndugulile’s family, colleagues at the WHO, and friends during this difficult time. His passing is an immense loss not […]

Paul will join HealthAI as the Chief Regulatory Officer, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in healthcare, information technology, and regulatory frameworks. Prior to this role, Paul served as the Head of Software and AI at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), where he led various innovative projects aimed at shaping the […]

Tackling the urgent need for regulations around AI in health. The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health is immense. However, to harness this potential responsibly across different regions, we need more than just innovation; we require collaboration. That’s why HealthAI is excited to announce the launch of the Global Community of Practice (CoP). This […]

The International Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence Research Collaborative (I-DAIR), based in Switzerland, hosted a welcome reception for I-DAIR’s new CEO, Ricardo Baptista Leite on May 24 alongside the World Health Assembly, attended by stakeholders including honorable members of Parliament, ministries of health, WHO, and partners. Ricardo officially joined I-DAIR on May 22, 2023. Fondation […]

During the Second I-DAIR Board Meeting held on February 27th and 28th, a new CEO was selected. On February 27th and 28th, 2023, the I-DAIR Board met for the second time in Geneva and online. The highlight of the meeting was the appointment of I-DAIR’s new CEO. The name will be revealed shortly, after the […]

The International Digital Health and AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) has been awarded a four-year CAD 1.2 million grant by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to improve the implementation of responsible and gender-responsive AI in global health in low and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Through this grant, I-DAIR and its research hubs and partners in LMICs […]

The International Digital Health and AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) is pleased to announce that, effective 15 July 2022, Dr. Mehdi Snène, I-DAIR’ Research and Development Director, has taken over as ad interim CEO.  Dr. Snène, a Swiss-Tunisian digital health research leader with a rich clinical, neuroscience and data science expertise, will lead the transition following […]