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.
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
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
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.
GHAIN MENA TEAM
Shadi Saleh, PhD, MPH
Founding Director, Global Health Institute
Professor, Health Systems and Financing
Ext: 4832
Mohannad Al-Nsour, PHD
Executive Director, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)
Yousef Khader, PHD
Professor, Department of Public Health Community Medicine Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Nour El Arnaout, MPH, PMP
Associate Director
Ext: 4946
Nadine Sabra, PharmD, RPh
Manager, E-Sahha Program
Ext: 4948
Khaled El Iskandarani, MPH
Research Assistant, E-Sahha Program
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
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