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Proud of our Publication in BMJ: Predicting communities with high tuberculosis case-finding efficiency to optimise resource allocation in Pakistan
Predicting communities with high tuberculosis case-finding efficiency to optimise resource allocation in Pakistan: comparing the performance
Mar 313 min read


AI Technologies in 2024: What can we expect?
AI Technologies in 2024: What can we expect?
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Epidemiological study for Johnson & Johnson in India
In the world of data-driven decision making, the need for insightful information is critical. However, insights are not always readily avail
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Predictive Analytics: What are the Hurdles?
Predictive analytics has emerged as a powerful tool to forecast outcomes and make informed decisions in various fields. At EPCON, we are...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Using AI to improve personalised care: a case study
We recently collaborated with a Belgian health insurance company to assist them with using AI to unlock data-driven insights. The...
Aug 1, 20233 min read

Where to organise clinical trials for Leprosy in Nigeria
Accurately estimating the burden of disease and identifying risk factors are vital for efficient resource management in the ongoing fight...
May 26, 20233 min read


Decoding Vulnerability: Using AI and Predictive Modelling to Identify Those in Need
Vulnerability is a complex concept that is relevant to many fields, whether it is economics, health, education or engineering. It...
May 19, 20232 min read


Preventing Resurgence: The Key to Malaria Eradication
Every year, World Malaria Day is observed on April 25th to raise awareness about the importance of continued investment and sustained...
Apr 24, 20233 min read

Our Clients on stage: Dr Sipho Nyathi, Director for Health Programs, AQUITY Innovations
We were excited to have had a sharing session on Friday 17th March with AQUITY Innovations, one of our key clients. This South African...
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Eradicating TB: Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes to the rescue
Tuberculosis (TB) is the second deadliest infectious killer worldwide. Daily, more than 4,100 people die from TB, a largely-treatable...
Mar 21, 20232 min read

Meet the Team: Andreas Werle van der Merwe, machine learning architect and data scientist
“The ultimate challenge is designing an AI model that can explain itself clearly and concisely.” Andreas Werle van der Merwe is at the...
Feb 28, 20232 min read


Meet the Team: Dr. Matthys Potgieter, our CTO
"With AI, there’s a lot of good news out there: basic data science will become less technical as the algorithms are hidden behind...
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Finding TB Cases in Pakistan: Using AI for Active Case Finding
Abdullah Latif, public health surveillance and data expert working for Mercy Corps in Pakistan, recently gave a fascinating virtual...
Dec 21, 20223 min read


Meet the Team: Anne-Laure Budts, our Data Lead Infectious Diseases
"The future looks bright: we are able to build AI models that can predict risk at the patient level and advise on personlized treatment...
Dec 19, 20222 min read


A Nigerian case study: more than 6000 additional TB cases found
To curb the spread of TB, it is vital to locate TB hotspots. EPCON assisted with this goal in southwest Nigeria, with the result that, to...
Nov 4, 20222 min read


EPCON’s AI engine: its role in strengthening healthcare systems
AI is widely used in business and society, and has the potential to transform the healthcare system at a national level. Strengthening a...
Aug 2, 20222 min read

What are the fundamental objectives of our AI-based surveillance platform?
EPCON was excited that his CTO Thys Potgieter could present at this year’s the McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health programme....
Jul 12, 20222 min read

Tuberculosis Surveillance: Using Digital Tools Optimally
Mobile Health (mHealth) solutions have been shown to have promising results in different disease domains. Use of mobile applications and...
Feb 24, 20222 min read


Harnessing the Power of AI during Epidemics
Even as the world gains, at certain moments at least, tentative handle on Covid-19, the pace of globalisation makes it likely that...
Dec 3, 20212 min read

Live from AI for GOOD
Nice first day at AI for Good. We had the opportunity to create awareness around TB and engage people to join the fight.
May 28, 20191 min read
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