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Dear Allan,
Thank you for your introduction to HIFA.
Like many others, I think AI has the potential to help improve access to health information, especially in low- and middle income countries. In fact I think it may be transformative.
I recently took part in a semi-rural health camp in Bangladesh while visiting the country and was astonished at how widespread the use of mobile phones was - even though many of those attending the camp had minimal literacy. From my conversations with them it seemed many relied on relatives/neighbours to help read messages etc.
I was interested to learn about Huruma Connect and wondered if you can share with the forum how you might be addressing both general and health literacy among your potential users - some of whom may also be naive about AI. Also, how do you address issues of privacy/medical confidentiality when using AI? How are you addressing issues of mis- and dis-information?
It would also be good to hear the views of others around the world.
I think we have exciting times ahead and look forward to seeing how AI may influence the world of healthcare information.
Best wishes
Julie
HIFA profile: Julie N Reza is a UK-based specialist in communications for biosciences, global health & international development (www.globalbiomedia.co.uk). She predominantly works with NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. Previously she was the senior science editor at TDR, based at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva; prior to this she worked at the Wellcome Trust, UK, leading educational projects on international health topics including trypanosomiasis and trachoma. She has a PhD in immunology and a specialist degree in science communication. She also has several years research and postgraduate teaching experience. She is a member of the HIFA Steering Group and HIFA Social Media Working Group. naimareza AT hotmail.com