GHAIN MENA

The Global Health and Artificial Intelligence Network in the Middle East and North Africa region

ABOUT GHAIN MENA

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.

GHAIN MENA TEAM

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Shadi Saleh, PhD, MPH

Founding Director, Global Health Institute Professor, Health Systems and Financing
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Mohannad Al-Nsour, PHD

Executive Director, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)

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Yousef Khader, PHD

Professor, Department of Public Health Community Medicine Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)

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Nour El Arnaout, MPH, PMP

Associate Director
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Nadine Sabra, PharmD, RPh

Manager, E-Sahha Program
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Khaled El Iskandarani, MPH

Research Assistant, E-Sahha Program

OBJECTIVES

Enhance understanding and application of responsible AI-based digital health interventions in improving SMRH outcomes in MENA

Strengthen research capacity in MENA on the use of responsible AI to improve health outcomes

Ensure all applications of AI frameworks and methodologies are gender-sensitive and inclusive

Enhance the relevance and scalability of the research to inform and influence policies and practices

SELECTED GRANTEES

Grantee’s Organization

Al-Hakoura for Educational Programs

Project

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

Grantee’s Organization

Salemtak Primary Healthcare Center

Project

Utilizing a Responsible AI-based Chatbot to Enhance Sexual, Reproductive, and Maternal Health Outcomes in Lebanon: A Comprehensive Approach

Grantee’s Organization

Birzeit University

Project

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

Grantee’s Organization

Medical Rescue Association of Turkey

Project

HERA AI - Predictive Health Interface

Grantee’s Organization

Mohammed VI University of Health and Sciences

Project

Saving Mothers' Lives Using AI in Morocco

Grantee’s Organization

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Project

FADA: Fetal Abnormality Detection Algorithm

GHAIN MENA WEBINARS

Call for Proposals Virtual Information Session

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.

Artificial Intelligence for Health: Gender Considerations for Applications in the MENA

The webinar highlighted the importance of addressing gender biases and implementing effective measures for integrating gender considerations within responsible AI-based innovations in the MENA region. This webinar is part of the GHAIN MENA webinar series, supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

Harnessing a Responsible Approach to Artificial Intelligence: Why Inclusion, Ethics & Local Leadership are Critical for Impact at Scale

The webinar focused on integrating ethical considerations, inclusive methods, and local leadership in developing and implementing responsible AI innovations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). This webinar is part of the GHAIN MENA webinar series, supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Approaches to Designing Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovations for Global Health in MENA

This closed webinar, led by AI expert Christo El Morr, offered the GHAIN MENA grantees targeted guidance on designing and implementing Responsible AI innovations for global health in the MENA region. This webinar is part of the GHAIN MENA webinar series, supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

FUNDER

PARTNERS

This project is part of a global IDRC-funded initiative on AI for Global Health

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