I am profoundly grateful to the MUHAS Digital Health Innovation Week 2023 organising committee. The Week provided me with an exceptional platform that propelled my innovation (Afya AI) to international stages. The meticulously planned sessions, inspiring speakers, and collaborative atmosphere left an indelible mark on my professional journey. I am sincerely thankful for connecting me with international collaborators whose guidance and support have been invaluable.
About MUHAS.
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is a premier higher-learning public institution in Tanzania's health and allied training, research, consultancy, and public services. The University aims to advance knowledge, diffuse and extend the use of technology in learning, provide higher education training for health professionals and engage in impactful health-related research. MUHAS is Tanzania's oldest and largest health sciences university, ranked 1st in Tanzania, 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa, 5th in Africa and among the top 500 universities worldwide, per the Times Higher Education Magazine in 2023.
MUHAS strives to continuously harness and adopt digital technologies in its core functions to achieve its mission and vision and contribute to national and international strategies. MUHAS has over 60 services in its ICT Catalogue, including infrastructure, systems and services to support teaching, learning, research, public services and administrative functions.
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is a premier higher-learning public institution in Tanzania's health and allied training, research, consultancy, and public services. The University aims to advance knowledge, diffuse and extend the use of technology in learning, provide higher education training for health professionals and engage in impactful health-related research. MUHAS is Tanzania's oldest and largest health sciences university, ranked 1st in Tanzania, 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa, 5th in Africa and among the top 500 universities worldwide, per the Times Higher Education Magazine in 2023.
MUHAS has memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with universities and organisations worldwide. Specifically, on digital health and innovations, we have MOUs with the Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) in Germany, Mälardalens University (MDU) in Sweden, the Ministry of Health Zanzibar, Ministry of Health Tanzania, eGovernment Authority, and LM International (LMI).
To drive forward the digital health transformation journey in Tanzania, a multistakeholder partnership alliance has been formed under the leadership of the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of Health Zanzibar (MOHZ), and the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), in close collaboration with MUHAS, LMI, MDU in Sweden and wider partners. The objectives of the partnership alliance are to support the implementation of the Tanzania and Zanzibar Digital Health Strategies , to contribute to the realisation of the Digital Regional East African Community Health Initiative (Digital REACH Initiative) , and to provide a case study for other African countries on how the digital transformation can be achieved.
MUHAS strives to continuously harness and adopt digital technologies in its core functions to achieve its mission and vision and contribute to national and international strategies. MUHAS has over 60 services in its ICT Catalogue, including infrastructure, systems and services to support teaching, learning, research, public services and administrative functions.
48
Hours
14
Speakers
250
Seats
40
Workshop
16
Sponsors
Our Team
MUHAS Team
Felix Sukums
Chairperson of the Organizing Committee
Agustino Amando
Member
Gloria Mafole
Vice Chairperson
Annabel Itaeli
Member
Elina Frednand
Member
Alphoncina Kagaiga
MemberTestimonials
What Our People Say
Walter Andrew
Welcome to the 3rd Digital Health and Innovation Week 2023
Greetings and a warm welcome to all our esteemed website visitors,
We are both excited and honoured to welcome you on behalf of the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) to the official website for the 3rd Digital Health and Innovation Week. MUHAS, as many of you might be aware, stands tall as a premier higher-learning public institution in Tanzania, dedicated not just to health and allied training but also to ground-breaking research, insightful consultancy, and unwavering public service.
Our dedication to knowledge enhancement, technology adaptation in learning, and higher education training for health professionals has not gone unnoticed. In 2023, the Times Higher Education Magazine has bestowed upon us accolades that we proudly share with you: MUHAS ranks 1st in Tanzania, 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa, 5th across the vast continent of Africa, and is featured among the top 500 universities globally. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to excellence in every endeavour we undertake.
However, our journey continues. We've forged strong partnerships, inking Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with a diverse set of esteemed universities and organisations worldwide. It is with this spirit of collaboration that MUHAS heads a remarkable consortium. This collective comprises key digital health and innovation figures and institutions, including the Tanzania and Zanzibar Ministries of Health, the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), eGovernment Authority, LM International (LMI), Mälardalen University (MDU), Tanzania Health Informatics Association (TAHIA), and several other instrumental partners.
This innovation consortium is charting the path for digital health transformation initiatives. The 3rd MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Week 2023 is at the forefront of these initiatives, seamlessly paired with the 3rd Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum and Exhibition 2023.
Our joint goal is clear and resounding: to bolster digital health research and innovations, ensuring that the most fitting, affordable, and advanced digital health solutions and services find their way to addressing the health systems' challenges that many face today.
Mark your calendars for the 13th to 17th November 2023. We invite you to join us at MUHAS in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a week of insightful deliberations, knowledge sharing, and pioneering initiatives.
Thank you for visiting. We anticipate your participation and are committed to making the 3rd Digital Health and Innovation Week a transformative experience for all.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Felix Sukums, (BSc, MSc, PhD),
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Felix Sukums
MUHAS
Our Collaborators
