Empowering equal access to healthcare with AI
2This session, organized by IHCA, highlights the urgent need to address mental health challenges among teenagers in underdeveloped regions. By focusing on inclusivity and affordability, we will discuss how AI can expand access to quality care, reduce stigma, and empower vulnerable populations. Participants will explore strategies for collaboration and advocacy that place human well-being at the center of innovation. Through shared experiences and success stories, discover how we can uplift communities, empower youth, and contribute to a more equitable future together.
Speakers:
Zhang Min
Vice dean and Vanke Chair Professor, Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University
Alex Ng
President, Tencent Healthcare
Ken Carswell
Technical Officer, World Health Organization (WHO)
Chen Xingjia
Founder, Ever Care Charity Foundation and International Health Charity Association (IHCA)
Karina Rios Michel
Chief Creative & Technology Officer, Girl Effect
Yang Lan
Founder and Chairperson, Sun Media Group and Sun Future Art Education Foundation
Yu Minhong
Founder and Chairman, New Oriental Education & Technology Group
Margaret Chan
Emeritus Director General, World Health Organization (WHO)
Lan Xue
Director of Institute for AI International Governance, Director of China Institute for Science and Technology Policy, and Co-Director of Global Institute for SDGs, Tsinghua University
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