The Global Health and Artificial Intelligence Network in the Middle East and North Africa region (GHAIN MENA) is a 3-year project led by the E-Sahha Program at the Global Health Institute. Supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), GHAIN MENA aims to empower researchers from different institutions of the MENA region to design and implement responsible AI-based digital health interventions through partnerships and tailored capacity building.
The Global Health and Artificial Intelligence Network in the Middle East and North Africa region (GHAIN MENA) is launching an open call for proposals for research projects submissions from institutions/ individuals in the MENA region. Following a thorough selection process, six (6) successful applicants will be awarded sub-grants issued by the Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) to implement their proposed projects for a duration of up to 18 months.
Executive Director,
Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)
Professor, Department of Public Health
Community Medicine
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Al-Hakoura for Educational Programs
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Adolescent Empowerment: A Holistic Initiative to Enhance Sexual and Reproductive Health, Counter Gender-Based Violence, and Mitigate Child Marriage in Jordan’s Refugee and Host Communities
Salemtak Primary Healthcare Center
Utilizing a Responsible AI-based Chatbot to Enhance Sexual, Reproductive, and Maternal Health Outcomes in Lebanon: A Comprehensive Approach
Birzeit University
Scaling the Use of Family Planning Mobile Application and Counseling on the Use of Modern Family Planning Methods Among Postpartum Women in the West Bank: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Medical Rescue Association of Turkey
HERA AI - Predictive Health Interface
Mohammed VI University of Health and Sciences
Saving Mothers' Lives Using AI in Morocco
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
FADA: Fetal Abnormality Detection Algorithm
This information session answered all the questions about the call for proposals. The information session included an overview of the GHAIN MENA project, the eligibility criteria for applicants, the application process, and the evaluation criteria for the submitted proposals.