MDC Verbal Autopsy virtual event in Science Summit 2024 at UNGA79 on 20 September 2024 - World Patients Alliance

MDC Verbal Autopsy virtual event in Science Summit 2024 at UNGA79 on 20 September 2024

MakeDeathsCount participated virtually on September 20, 2024, in the Science Summit 2024 at UNGA79 focusing on AI and Mortality Surveillance. The event addressed critical gaps in health data, with discussions on leveraging AI and advanced methodologies to improve global mortality tracking, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Key topics included the use of Verbal Autopsy (VA), enhancing disease burden assessments, and optimizing resource allocation. The summit highlighted how AI-driven solutions can transform mortality surveillance and contribute to better health outcomes and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).