We are proud to announce that Ms. Joan Jonathan, our very own staff member in the Department of Informatics and Information Technology, CoNAS, at Sokoine University of Agriculture, has been selected to join the exclusive cohort of women-led healthcare startups in Africa in 2024. Ms. Jonathan, currently on study leave pursuing her PhD at the University of Plymouth in the UK, shared this exciting news on her LinkedIn page.
This prestigious cohort aims to support innovative healthcare solutions, and Ms. Jonathan’s project, SmartTB, stands out for its unique approach to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment.
By integrating AI, SmartTB seeks to significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes, offering hope to many affected by this disease.
The support provided to SmartTB includes essential funding, comprehensive training, and valuable mentorship, enabling the effective integration of AI technology into the healthcare sector. This holistic support framework ensures that Ms. Jonathan and her team can make a lasting impact on public health.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Jonathan for this remarkable achievement. Her dedication and innovative spirit are an inspiration and pride to us all. We look forward to the continued success of SmartTB and the positive change it promises to bring to healthcare in not only in Tanzania but also in Africa.
