AI For Healthcare

The Twelve Queens Series | The Matrisse A New Song for Women's Health Nkechi is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. For years, she has used her voice to tell stories, preserve culture, and inspire people through music. But when she thinks about the future of healthcare in Africa, there is another story she wants to tell—one about power, knowledge, and control. Not power over others. Power over her own health. Like millions of African women, Nkechi has experienced a healthcare j

Artificial intelligence is changing many parts of our world, including healthcare. In Africa, where medical resources are often stretched thin, AI offers new ways to improve care. But can technology truly transform healthcare without losing the human touch? For Sana, a pastor, elder, and historian, the answer is yes—but only if innovation is guided by compassion, ethics, and faith. Healthcare systems across Africa face many challenges. There are not enough doctors and nurses,

Cervical cancer claims thousands of lives across Africa every year, despite being largely preventable. The problem is not the lack of solutions but the gap between knowledge and access. Professor Zola, known as The Earth Mother, dedicates her life to closing this gap through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Her work highlights how knowledge in healthcare can save lives. Understanding the Challenge Imagine a woman living in a rural African community. She manages

Some losses are visible. Others happen quietly, without notice or ceremony. For many women, miscarriage is a silent grief. There are no sympathy cards, no memorial services, no public recognition of the dreams that vanished before they could take shape. Yet the pain is real and deep. Meet Taya – The Rebel, one of The Twelve Queens. She represents millions of women worldwide who have faced miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility struggles, and the emotional journey th

The future of healthcare depends not just on technology itself but on how we apply it to solve real human problems. Across Africa and underserved communities, healthcare faces many challenges: shortages of trained staff, limited access to specialists, gaps in health education, and difficulties in disease prevention and patient involvement. At the same time, advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer new ways to improve healthcare delivery, education, and engagement. Rayon

Some wounds bleed. Others leave bruises. But psychological abuse often leaves no visible mark. It is the silent harm that erodes a person’s sense of self without a cast, scar, or photo to prove it happened. Yet its impact can last for years, shaping how survivors see themselves and the world around them. Psychological abuse can occur anywhere: in families, friendships, workplaces, communities, religious spaces, intimate relationships, and even healthcare settings. It can be l

Cities shape how people live, work, and connect. Yet, many urban environments overlook the unique needs of women, especially regarding health and safety. Sia, an urban planner in Kigali, Rwanda, has dedicated her career to changing this. She uses artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative urban design to create cities that support women's health more effectively. Understanding the Gap in Urban Planning for Women Women’s daily travel patterns often differ from men’s. They ten

Before dawn breaks over Freetown, Sierra Leone, Bintu is already at work. She arranges tomatoes, peppers, spices, rice sacks, and colourful fabrics along the crowded market streets. To many, she is just another merchant, but to her community, she is a vital thread in the fabric of daily life. Bintu knows her customers well: the mothers expecting babies, the grandmothers managing diabetes, and the young girls who miss school each month due to painful periods. Yet, despite her