Early warning system to predict dengue possible by mining data
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, attempted to estimate how weather conditions can lead to a more severe …
IIT-Madras to increase intake in data science course
The programme was introduced in 2017 as part of an exercise to provide undergraduate students an opportunity to do courses across disciplines
ICMR, IISc to jointly develop hi-tech hub-and-spoke system for improved healthcare
The system will collect and curate data through institutions across the country to facilitate research
New mission to focus on connecting cyber and physical systems
Central govt approves a new national mission, at a cost of Rs 3,660 crore, to support cyber physical systems
Why fixing Africa's data gaps will lead to better health policies
Commitment may be the first step towards affordable health care, but more needs to be done to harness the power of data for public health
How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails
Data science, led by Africa-based scientists, could play a key role in addressing issues like improving access and equity in health care, …
Poor data affects Africa's ability to make the right policy decisions
The truth is that data in Africa are not produced on time, not frequently enough, are of poor quality and aren't accurate. This makes it …
US government bodies inadequate in tracking antibiotic resistance: report
A government agency analysed information gathered by other departments and found limited data
Wave of big data and the swaying ship of public health in India
Big data can be a game-changer, only if adequate measures for capacity building, technological advancement, data privacy, logistics and …
Experts demand ethical framework and standards for AI systems
Two-day international colloquium on ‘Ethics and Governance of Autonomous Al Systems for a Better World’
‘Africa’s COVID-19 tool will also help improve food security, livelihoods’
Information and data are important for evidence-based strategic planning to fight off COVID-19, says Oliver Chinganya, director, Africa …
