Blog & Resources

Road to 2027

July 2026 IME Editorial

What's Next: The Road to 2027

From medical missions to a global collaborative network, explore IME's next chapter and the key questions we are asking as we head toward the 2027 AI4AfricanHealth Conference.

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Standards

June 2026 IME Editorial

Building Trust in Digital Health

Trust is not a product feature; it is the foundation of healthcare innovation. Learn how IME relies on international standards and compliance to make digital health safe.

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Exchanges

May 2026 IME Editorial

The Bridge: Connecting African and Diaspora Physicians

Since 1997, IME has connected African physicians with diaspora colleagues in the U.S. Explore how our exchange model drives mutual learning and local capacity building.

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Initiatives

April 2026 IME Editorial

AI and African Health: Why Context Matters

AI systems imported from the West often fail in African clinical settings. Discover why context-aware AI, trained on local datasets and clinical realities, is essential.

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Insights

March 2026 IME Editorial

The Convening Power of IME: Why Bringing People Together Is the Work

The most valuable work often happens in the spaces between institutions. Learn how IME acts as a convener to foster synergistic cross-border collaborations.

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Sovereignty

February 2026 IME Editorial

Health Data Belongs to Communities

Data sovereignty is a critical test of global health equity. Read IME's position on why health data generated in African countries must stay under African control.

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Implementation

January 2026 IME Editorial

Learning on the Ground: What Digital Health Implementation Teaches You

There is a particular kind of education that only comes from doing the work. Discover three key lessons IME has accumulated over years of digital health implementation in SADC countries.

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Partnerships

November 2025 IME Editorial

The IME Network: Who We Are and Who We Connect With

IME is a focused team with an extensive network of leading academic, technological, and professional partners spanning continents to shape the future of African healthcare.

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Advocacy

October 2025 IME Editorial

IME at the Table: Why Presence Matters in Global Health

In global health, relationships are not a supplement to the work. They are the work. Explore why IME makes it a priority to be present and engage in key global health dialogues.

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Insights

September 2025 IME Editorial

Our Digital Home Gets a Refresh

When an organization has been doing the work for nearly three decades, its digital presence should reflect that depth. Learn about our newly redesigned website and what lies ahead for IME.

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