BackgroundAt its third meeting, the G20 Health Working Group placed health equity and security at the forefront of the global agenda, highlighting artificial intelligence (AI) as a vital tool to strengthen health systems and support frontline workers. Under South Africa’s G20 presidency, Africa has the opportunity to lead in AI-driven health innovation, demonstrating a model for addressing disparities through smarter collaboration. Research by
Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), covering 43 countries, underscores AI’s promise in mental wellbeing, diagnostics, and pandemic preparedness, while emphasizing the need for transparent governance to ensure AI narrows rather than widens inequalities.
Responding to the G20 Health Working Group agenda, the Data.Digital.AI for Brain Health Across Africa roundtable series, co-convened by the
Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) and the
Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) brought together leaders to explore how data, digital innovation, and AI can transform brain health on the continent. The series is part of the broader
Africa Task Force on Brain Health (6x5 Plan)—recently published in Nature Medicine and now entering its implementation phase.
As ongoing effort, we invite you to be an integral part of shaping the future of brain health in Africa. As a leading expert, your perspectives and lived experiences are essential for guiding actionable strategies that will drive meaningful change. By sharing your insights, you will help us prioritize national opportunities and align collective regional action—ensuring that our plans reflect the needs, strengths, and voices of those across the continent. Your participation will directly inform our action plan and G20 recommendations, making you a core partner in this important initiative.
