Pathogen Economy Labs (PEL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Uganda Cancer Institute conducted a health worker training session in Bwizibwera-Mbarara aimed at equipping participants with the skills to use the new AI-driven Cervical Cancer Screening Platform. The initiative is part of a broader effort to advance AI-driven healthcare solutions under the Pathogen Economy Labs project.
During the session, Mark Rujumba, the Project Manager, introduced the Pathogen Economy Labs project and its main objectives. He explained that the project seeks to develop and support the commercialization of AI-powered platforms for screening diseases of national priority, with Cervical Cancer being one of them. He emphasized the importance of digital innovation in improving disease prevention, diagnosis, and management in Uganda’s healthcare system.
Representing the team from the Ministry of Health, Dr. Gerald Mutungi, Assistant Commissioner of Health Services, commended Makerere University, Pathogen Economy Labs, and their partners for their efforts in aligning technology with health sector priorities.
“You will appreciate that things can be easier using technology, and other countries are far ahead of us,” he remarked, urging health workers to embrace the innovation and take advantage of its potential to transform their day-to-day work.
The technical training sessions were facilitated by Jagen Marvin and Bruno Beijuka, who guided participants through a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to the Cervical Cancer Screening Platform. They addressed health workers’ questions, shared practical demonstrations, and explored how the system can resolve key challenges experienced during screening and patient management.
The training underscored a shared vision; that technology and healthcare can work hand in hand to bridge critical gaps in screening and diagnosis. As Uganda continues to prioritize innovation in healthcare, initiatives like this represent a major step toward a future where AI enhances efficiency, accessibility, and the overall quality of health service delivery.
