BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//HELINA - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:HELINA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helina.africa X-WR-CALDESC:Events for HELINA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261106T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261106T150000 DTSTAMP:20261104T085312Z CREATED:20261104T072636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T085312Z UID:8467-1793973600-1793977200@helina.africa SUMMARY:Health Data Governance: Country Experiences DESCRIPTION:HELINA\, together with the National Health Informatics Associations and in collaboration with Transform Health\, has organised this webinar as part of Digital Health Week. It will feature countries sharing their experiences on Health Data Governance\, drawing on the work carried out over the years with support from Transform Health. \nRegister for this session\n  URL:https://helina.africa/event/health-data-governance-country-experiences/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/HDG-banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T150000 DTSTAMP:20261104T080159Z CREATED:20261029T175021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T080159Z UID:8462-1793887200-1793890800@helina.africa SUMMARY:Introducing SIL-Africa: Building Standards-Compliant\, Interoperable Health Solutions DESCRIPTION:About this session\nHELINA established the Standards and Interoperability Lab (SIL-Africa) to advance health data standards and interoperability across Africa. SIL-Africa provides the technical infrastructure\, tools\, and mentorship needed for health technology teams to build standards-compliant\, interoperable solutions. \n  \nRegister for this session URL:https://helina.africa/event/introducing-sil-africa-building-standards-compliant-interoperable-health-solutions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/SIL-Banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261104T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261104T150000 DTSTAMP:20261105T070658Z CREATED:20261029T174849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T070658Z UID:8460-1793800800-1793804400@helina.africa SUMMARY:Africa on Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Experience DESCRIPTION:About this session\nAfrica on Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) is a continental initiative led by HELINA to build the skills and competencies across Africa’s health sector for privacy-enabled sharing of health data using the HL7® FHIR® standard. It is aligned with the Africa CDC Digital Transformation Strategy and has convened multiple trainings.\nAs part of Digital Health Week 2026\, HELINA shared its experience with the initiative in this virtual session\, presented by David Mukungi\, a Digital Health Software Engineer and Systems Interoperability Specialist.\nIn case you missed it\, catch up here. URL:https://helina.africa/event/africa-on-fast-healthcare-interoperability-resources-fhir-experience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Africa-on-FHIR-Banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T190000 DTSTAMP:20260717T084421Z CREATED:20260717T081233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T084421Z UID:8052-1787061600-1787079600@helina.africa SUMMARY:Digitization for Health in Africa — Webinar (Curtain Raiser 1) DESCRIPTION:Theme: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Health Equity and Universal Health Coverage in Africa \nThe International Medical Exchange (IME) is launching a new webinar series\, Digitization for Health in Africa\, under its AI4African Health Initiative. The inaugural session under this initiative is presented by IME International and the IME African Chapter\, in partnership with WHO AFRO\, Africa CDC\, HELINA\, SAHIA\, Google Cloud\, and others. The session brings together health ministries\, digital health leaders\, academia\, development partners\, and industry across the continent to build momentum around digital public infrastructure for health. \nThe programme includes a keynote on the future of AI in African healthcare\, panel discussions on AI and disease surveillance and on financing AI for universal health coverage\, and a closing Strategic Partner Roundtable\, where HELINA joins Google Cloud and the African Union to discuss opportunities for collaboration and scale. \nRegister Now URL:https://helina.africa/event/digitization-for-health-in-africa-webinar-curtain-raiser-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pop-Up-Banner-IMPA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTSTAMP:20260319T061954Z CREATED:20260318T180957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T061954Z UID:7679-1772150400-1772236799@helina.africa SUMMARY:AI in Health\, Kenya Convergence 2026 DESCRIPTION:The AI in Health\, Kenya Convergence 2026 brought together 155 participants from across Kenya\, East Africa\, and international partners to establish a collaborative foundation for scaling and governing artificial intelligence in Kenya’s health sector. The convergence marked a pivotal moment in Kenya’s digital health evolution\, shifting from fragmented AI pilots toward a coordinated\, ethical\, and interoperable national AI ecosystem. \nThe event\, convened by HELINA in partnership with the Kenya Medical Association (KMA)\, emphasized collaboration across government\, academia\, private innovators\, and development partners to align on governance frameworks\, data standards and community-driven implementation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n150+\n\nParticipants\n\n\n\n9\n\nCountries represented\n\n\n\n80+\n\nOrganizations represented\n\n\nSectors Represented \n\nGovernment – Ministry of Health\, Digital Health Agency\, County Governments \nAcademia – University of Nairobi\, Moi University\, JKUAT\, Strathmore\, AMREF International University\nHealth Institutions – Kenyatta National Hospital\, Aga Khan University Hospital\nPrivate Sector – Safaricom\, IntelliSOFT\, Smart Applications\, Jacaranda Health\, HealthX Africa\nNGOs and Development Partners – PharmAccess\, PATH\, AMREF\, Palladium\nFunders – Science for Africa Foundation\, Equity Group Foundation\n\nKey outcomes\n\nLaunch of AI in Health\, Kenya Community of Practice with four thematic working groups (Ethics & Equity\, Governance & Policy\, Technical & Interoperability\, Operational & Implementation)\nIntroduction of the ALIVE Framework (Adaptive\, Locally-grounded\, Inclusive\, Vigilant\, Equitable) for continuous ethical oversight of AI in healthcare\nCommitment to develop national AI health resources including a casebook of use cases\, evaluation benchmarks\, and governance white paper\nRecognition of the Digital Health Act (2023) as legal foundation for AI governance and interoperability\nConsensus on core principles including local validation of AI tools\, data sovereignty\, continuous ethical oversight\, and addressing “pilotitis”\n\nFeatured resources\n\nPress Release\nBlog: Beyond the Hype – Kenya’s Full-STAC Strategy\nJoin the Community of Practice URL:https://helina.africa/event/ai-in-health-kenya-convergence-2026/ LOCATION:Nairobi Kenya ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/health-ai-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T170000 DTSTAMP:20250815T131327Z CREATED:20250625T092226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T131327Z UID:6383-1756368000-1756486800@helina.africa SUMMARY:HELINA 2025 Scientific Conference DESCRIPTION:Conference Payment Form\n \n Name\n \n\n Email\n \n\n Select Amount\n \n Select a package\n \n Regular – $200 or BWP2\,000.00\n Late Registration – $250 or BWP2\,500.00\n Student Fee – $50 or BWP500.00\n Exhibition Stall – $100 or BWP1\,000.00\n \n\n \n \n I agree to the\n Terms & Conditions and\n Refund Policy.\n \n Not yet registered? Please complete your registration here \n\n Pay Now\n \n \n\n \nNeed a VISA?\n\n🛂 Apply for a Business VISA\n\n\n🌐 Start eVisa Application Process\nPlease reach out to Dr. Sylvia Mwelu (communitymanager@helina.africa) for an invitation letter\n \n\n\n \n\nRoyal Aria (Venue)\nRoyal Aria Hotel\, Tlokweng\, Gaborone \nGet Directions \n\n\n\n \n\nGrand Aria\n Plot 32943\, Phase 2\, Grand Aria Hotel & Conference Centre Gaborone\, Botswana \nGet Directions \n\n\n\n \n\nAvani Hotel\n4727 Chuma Dr\, Gaborone\, Botswana \nGet Directions \n\n\n\n \n\nRegent Hotel\nPlot 74344\, Ext 10\, Gaborone\, Botswana \nGet Directions \n\n\n\n \n\nMondior Hotel\nPlot 21117 Maratadiba\, Gaborone\, Botswana \nGet Directions URL:https://helina.africa/event/helina-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HELINA-2025-REG-POSTER-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T000000 DTSTAMP:20250707T063008Z CREATED:20250605T111031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T063008Z UID:6040-1752278400-1754956800@helina.africa SUMMARY:HL7® FHIR® Fundamentals Training 2025 DESCRIPTION:Fees for HELINA Participants: \n\nEarly bird (June 5th–July 4th\, 2025): USD 15\nStandard: USD 450\n\n  \nDeadline to Apply: July 4th\, 2025 \nApply via: https://tinyurl.com/HELINAFHIR \nEnquiries: programsdirector@helina.africa || communitymanager@helina.africa \n \n Payment Form\n Name\n \n\n Email\n \n\n Select Amount\n \n Select a package\n Early Bird (June 5th–July 4th\, 2025): USD 15\n \n Standard: USD 450\n \n \n Paying for multiple participants?\n\n \n Number of participants\n \n \n \n \n Pay Now URL:https://helina.africa/event/hl7-fhir-fundamentals-training-2025/ LOCATION:Online and Self-Paced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fhir-banner.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250101T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250101T163000 DTSTAMP:20241102T104647Z CREATED:20241102T104647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T104647Z UID:3893-1735722000-1735749000@helina.africa SUMMARY:Digital Health Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:The Digital Health Leadership Forum brings together top-tier executives\, policymakers\, and healthcare professionals to discuss the strategic challenges and opportunities in the digital health landscape. Explore the latest trends\, best practices\, and innovative solutions shaping the future of healthcare delivery. \nKey Topics: \n\nInteroperability and data standards\nCybersecurity and data privacy\nTelehealth and remote patient monitoring\nDigital health transformation strategies URL:https://helina.africa/event/digital-health-leadership-forum/ LOCATION:IntelliSOFT Consulting LTD\, One Padmore Place\, 1st Floor George Padmore Road\, Nairobi\, Nairobi\, 00100\, Kenya ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/portfolio-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T170000 DTSTAMP:20241102T092814Z CREATED:20241102T090823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T092814Z UID:3863-1733126400-1733504400@helina.africa SUMMARY:Navigating the Digital Health Landscape: A Deep Dive into AI and Precision Medicine DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative event exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and precision medicine in healthcare. This one-day conference will bring together leading experts\, researchers\, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in digital health. \nKey Topics: \n\nAI-powered diagnostics and treatment\nEthical considerations in AI and healthcare\nData privacy and security in the digital age\nImplementing digital health solutions in resource-constrained settings\nThe future of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nHealthcare providers\nHealth IT professionals\nResearchers\nPolicymakers\nStudents and aspiring health informaticians\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\nKeynote speeches from renowned experts\nInteractive panel discussions\nHands-on workshops and training sessions\nNetworking opportunities with industry peers URL:https://helina.africa/event/navigating-the-digital-health-landscape-a-deep-dive-into-ai-and-precision-medicine/ LOCATION:IntelliSOFT Consulting LTD\, One Padmore Place\, 1st Floor George Padmore Road\, Nairobi\, Nairobi\, 00100\, Kenya CATEGORIES:2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/events1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T170000 DTSTAMP:20241102T104457Z CREATED:20241102T104457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T104457Z UID:3891-1730534400-1730566800@helina.africa SUMMARY:AI for Healthcare Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:Join us for a groundbreaking summit exploring the transformative power of AI in healthcare. This event will delve into the latest advancements in AI-driven solutions\, from drug discovery to personalized medicine. Network with industry leaders\, researchers\, and clinicians to discuss the future of healthcare. \nKey Topics: \n\nAI-powered diagnostics and imaging\nEthical considerations in AI and healthcare\nNatural language processing in healthcare\nMachine learning for predictive analytics URL:https://helina.africa/event/ai-for-healthcare-innovation-summit/ LOCATION:IntelliSOFT Consulting LTD\, One Padmore Place\, 1st Floor George Padmore Road\, Nairobi\, Nairobi\, 00100\, Kenya ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helina.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/portfolio-7.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR