Improving health outcomes in East Africa using advanced data science and cloud technology
Official title: Sustainable Cloud Operations for Research and Environmental Impact (SCORE - EI)
Funded at Aga Khan University (Kenya) · NIH-11126966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve the health of mothers, newborns, and children by using smart technology to create a helpful online system that makes it easier for healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries to share information and best practices, all while being mindful of the environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Aga Khan University (Kenya) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nairobi, Kenya) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $80,992 |
| NIH project number | 3U54TW012089-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11126966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include mothers, newborns, and children in East Africa who are affected by health challenges in the targeted domains.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of East Africa or those not involved in maternal, newborn, or child health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance health outcomes in maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as mental health, by developing a sustainable platform that utilizes advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods. The project focuses on creating efficient cloud-based data pipelines to facilitate research collaborations in low- and middle-income countries, addressing challenges such as limited resources and expertise. By leveraging data from healthcare workers, the research seeks to document best practices for scaling cloud infrastructure while minimizing environmental impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers, newborns, and children in East Africa through better data utilization and health interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing AI and cloud technology in healthcare have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective in improving health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
-
Aga Khan University (Kenya)
Nairobi, Kenya Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ali, Amina Abubakar — Aga Khan University (Kenya)
- Study coordinator: Ali, Amina Abubakar
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.