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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>ZIMBABWE is set to welcome a global community of innovators as the Harvard University Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL), in partnership with Matamba Film Labs, hosts the 7th edition of its Global Systems Hackathon in Harare.<\/p>\n

The event, scheduled for April 10 and 11, will run under the theme Building High Value Health Systems: Leveraging AI.<\/p>\n

The hackathon aims to explore how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to strengthen healthcare systems and ultimately save lives.<\/p>\n

Over the two days, the event seeks to bring together students, healthcare professionals, technologists and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

Participants will work in teams to tackle real-world health system challenges, turning concepts into practical solutions.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe\u2019s selection as the official host site has been hailed as a significant opportunity for local innovators to engage global peers while showcasing home-grown solutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly excited to bring the HSIL Systems Hackathon to Zimbabwe. This is a powerful opportunity for Zimbabwean innovators, students and professionals to engage with a world-class global platform,\u201d said Kudakwashe Makuzwa, Zimbabwe Hub lead for the hackathon.<\/p>\n

He added that hosting the event locally would help to nurture talent and foster cross-sector collaboration.<\/p>\n

\u201cSolutions from our context can contribute meaningfully to the future of health systems worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis initiative allows us to position Zimbabwe as an active contributor to global health innovation, especially at a time when AI presents transformative possibilities for our health sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matamba Film Labs will co-ordinate Zimbabwe\u2019s participation in collaboration with partners including the Internet Society Zimbabwe Chapter, IndabaX Zimbabwe, Peak Point Services and ZimSmart Village.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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