{"id":14474,"date":"2022-04-04T08:35:06","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T08:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/featured-science-conference-focuses-on-tech-to-provide-solutions-to-covid-19challenges"},"modified":"2022-04-04T09:04:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T09:04:58","slug":"featured-science-conference-focuses-on-tech-to-provide-solutions-to-covid-19challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/featured-science-conference-focuses-on-tech-to-provide-solutions-to-covid-19challenges","title":{"rendered":"FEATURED: Science conference focuses on tech to provide solutions to Covid-19challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Late last week, Rwanda hosted its first science conference organised by the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), a public institution that among other things advises the government on policies, legislation and regulation in the fields of science, technology, research and innovation and monitor the implementation of such policies and legislation.<\/p>\n

The conference took place in a hybrid way \u2013 physical and online, and it attracted a number of scientists and researchers from Academic and Research Institutions, leaders of Research and Development in NGOs, Embassies and Ministries from all over the world, postgraduate students from different countries, health sector researchers and private sectors collaborators.<\/p>\n

Held under the theme: \u201cLeveraging the Potential of Science and Technology to Mitigate Challenges Associated with COVID-19 pandemic in Developing Countries,\u201d the conference deliberated on innovative strategies that utilize evidence-based scientific and technological tools to close the gap for Covid-19 related challenges, examined existing data to leverage the potential for science and technology to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in developing countries, and looked at sustainable solutions and strategies to inform future research and capabilities in response to COVID-19, to mention a few.<\/p>\n

The participants discussed topics including the use of artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, use of drones, and more, which can provide opportunities for improved fast-tracking diagnosis, containment, analyzing, and predicting the trends of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the participants, Eugene Mutimura, a Rwandan scientist and researcher who is the currently the Executive Secretary of the NCST said the conference is an essential platform for scientists and leaders to look at the crucial contribution of science and technology in addressing health challenges and supporting the society and economy in times of turmoil, as well as highlighting the importance of collective demand for scientific expertise and coordination.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the first Rwandan conference on science, technology and innovation to provide an opportunity for global scientists to deliver on key important areas of digital divide and the key data gaps to address the Covid-19 pandemic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He tasked his fellow scientists to play a key role in shaping Covid-19 recovery and placing health and equity in a priority position. \u201cLooking ahead, each of us has a vital role to play, shaping Covid-19 recovery to a new normal life, placing health and equity at the heart of all programs and policies,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Dr. Daniel Ngamije, the Minister of Health, who was also the Guest of Honour at the conference told the conference\u2019s participants about how Rwanda has used technology to respond to Covid-19, where he noted that the country has technology solutions including robots, drones, bracelets and GPS tracking systems for cross border trucks, and digital software to deal with some challenges posed by the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, he said the country aims at improving its data systems to: handle future pandemics including sub-regional data sharing, leverage technology and knowledge transfer in vaccine production with required, and integrate wearable devices to ease and monitor physiological changes.<\/p>\n

He added that the ministry also hopes to use Interconnected Digital medical tools for detection of NCDs using screening corners in (Supermarkets, Pharmacies, Public institutions) to track NCDs Trends and generate data to inform Health Policies.<\/p>\n

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