Annual APHREA-DST workshop

The annual workshop took place in Mombasa, Kenya, from June 24-26, 2024. This event brought together academics and researchers from the three universities and others with similar projects. Over the two-day workshop, participants discussed a range of data science topics, including the latest trends, challenges, and innovations. A total of 12 research topics were presented, and 3 technical training sessions were provided. In addition to the 25 participants attending in person, graduate students and research group members from Kenya and Ethiopia participated online. With a diverse range of presentations, the workshop highlighted the transformative potential of data science and its profound impact on public health data analytics practices. Discussions emphasized how data science tools and methodologies are revolutionizing traditional statistical methods, making hidden patterns from data more visible.