Author: Department of Infectious Disease Communications

Digital Diagnostics for African Health Systems in The Gambia

A group photo of the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Digital Diagnostics for African Health Systems with Gambian stakeholders at the conclusion of the workshop held on June 5, 2024, in Cape Point, The Gambia Credits: Muhammed Jobe, Digital Content Officer, MRCG@LSHTM

From 3-7 June 2024, the NIHR Global Health Research Group (NIHR GHRG) on Digital Diagnostics for African Health Systems convened an in-person workshop at Cape Point, The Gambia. The workshop aimed to gather insights from local stakeholders on the potential and application of portable digital diagnostics within Gambian health systems, and to enhance understanding and facilitate the integration of digital diagnostic tools to improve healthcare delivery in the region. This collaborative event was organised in partnership with the MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRCG@LSHTM), a key partner in the consortium.

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