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Listen "Dr Chris Fourie’s Mission To Transform African Healthcare With AI"
Episode Synopsis
In our latest podcast interview, medical doctor turned MLOps engineer and health data scientist Dr Chris Fourie is making waves in the intersection of AI, healthcare, and social good.
A key focus of the conversation was Chris's work with SisonkeBiotik, a grassroots community they co-founded, dedicated to making AI and machine learning for health research more accessible in Africa.
Chris also provided a candid look at the reluctance among some health professionals to embrace AI and how SisonkeBiotik navigates these challenges, fostering trust and collaboration to ensure that AI-driven healthcare solutions are both effective and ethical. Watch to learn more about Chris's remarkable journey and the ground-breaking work being done at SisonkeBiotik to close the knowledge gap between artificial intelligence and healthcare in Africa.
A key focus of the conversation was Chris's work with SisonkeBiotik, a grassroots community they co-founded, dedicated to making AI and machine learning for health research more accessible in Africa.
Chris also provided a candid look at the reluctance among some health professionals to embrace AI and how SisonkeBiotik navigates these challenges, fostering trust and collaboration to ensure that AI-driven healthcare solutions are both effective and ethical. Watch to learn more about Chris's remarkable journey and the ground-breaking work being done at SisonkeBiotik to close the knowledge gap between artificial intelligence and healthcare in Africa.
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