A new-media start-up Matamba Film Labs for Women with the support of the United States Embassy will next month host a Leadership in Health Technology Symposium in a move meant to redefine the country’s healthcare landscape through emerging technologies.
The symposium unites leading healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality and augmented reality into Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.
Slated for March 29 in Harare, the symposium aims to cultivate knowledge exchange, collaboration, and skill development, providing an essential platform for dialogue, advocacy and engagement within the medical community.
Attendees can anticipate a dynamic and interactive programme featuring keynote presentations; insights from leading healthcare and technology experts, panel discussions as well as engaging conversations between medical professionals, researchers, policymakers and technology developers, among others.
There will be a presentation from one of the most sought-after healthcare practitioners in global digital health.
Varaidzo Murapa, operations manager of Matamba Film Labs for Women and the symposium’s coordinator, emphasised the significance of the event.
“The future of healthcare is digital, data-driven, and patient-centred,” she said.
“As an organisation, we believe that collaboration is key to unlocking the full potential of health technology.
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“By connecting industry pioneers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, we hope to spark new ideas, foster partnerships, and accelerate innovation for a healthier Zimbabwe and beyond.”
Murapa said the United States was supporting the event because it has been at the forefront of promoting digital health systems, advancing interoperability, and ensuring secure access to electronic health records.
She said the event is also being coordinated in partnership with the Zimbabwe Medical Association (Zima) and Zimbabwe Digital Health Society (ZDHS)—a testament to the power of interdisciplinary cooperation in driving progress.
Matamba Film Labs for Women is dedicated to empowering filmmakers and digital storytellers and offers training in various new media skills, including animation, VR storytelling and gaming.
ZDHS is an organisation dedicated to advancing digital health technologies in the country while Zima has a membership of over 800 000 medical practitioners.
Zima plays a crucial role in influencing health policy nationwide.
