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
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 of Health Systems and Financing
American University of Beirut
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
Manager, ASSIST / NGOi
Coordinator, E-Sahha Program
Ext: 4946
Nadine Sabra, PharmD, RPh
Coordinator, GHAIN MENA Project
Ext:4948
SELECTED GRANTEES
JORDAN
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
LEBANON
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
PALESTINE
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
TURKEY
Grantee’s Organization
Medical Rescue Association of Turkey
Project
HERA AI - Predictive Health Interface
MOROCCO
Grantee’s Organization
Mohammed VI University of Health and Sciences
Project
Saving Mothers' Lives Using AI in Morocco
QATAR
Grantee’s Organization
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Project
FADA: Fetal Abnormality Detection Algorithm
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.
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