Empowering Digital Health Innovation: The First Didida Hackathon in UgandaKampala, 28–29 June 2025 – Makerere University African Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics The DIDIDA project took a major leap forward in community engagement and local innovation by...

Healthy Kisumu: A Citizen Event Strengthening the Fight Against Water-Related DiseasesDate: June 24, 2025 Location: The Vic Hotel, Kisumu, Kenya On June 24, 2025, the city of Kisumu, Kenya, played host to a significant milestone in the DIDIDA project’s mission to...

Didida to Host Digital Health Hackathon in UgandaWe are excited to announce the launch of a series of nine events aimed at citizens, students, and businesses, starting with a hackathon in Kampala, Uganda. Scheduled for June 28th and 29th, 2025, at Makerere University...

Strengthening Epidemic Data Accuracy in Africa: Insights from the 1st Quarter 2025 ConnDx Data Review Workshop in Kisumu, KenyaMarch 5, 2025 | Kisumu, KenyaAs part of its collaboration with the Kisumu Department of Health (DoH), Didida is regularly organizing update...

Impact of climate change on the spread of infectious diseases- Analysis of trends and forecastsClimate change is a defining issue of the 21st century, with widespread consequences for ecosystems, economies, and human health. The relationship between climate change and...

Transforming Public Health Paradigms: Didida's Role in Overcoming the Limitations of Vertical Disease ProgramsIntroduction In the landscape of global health, vertical disease programs have long been a cornerstone in the battle against infectious diseases. These...

Promotion of African Health Innovations: Efforts to Showcase These Innovations in EuropeIntroduction Africa has long been a continent of innovation, resilience, and creativity, especially in the realm of health. Faced with unique challenges, African innovators have...

The Revolutionary Convergence: Low-Cost Diagnostics Meets Digital Health Introduction In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, the healthcare sector stands as a primary beneficiary of innovation. Particularly transformative is the integration of low-cost...

The Impact of Cooking Practices on Childhood Infectious Diseases: A Global Perspective Introduction Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. While numerous factors contribute to the prevalence of childhood illnesses,...