Natural Language Processing for Health in Africa Series

[Sean Thawe]

Natural Language Processing for Health in Africa Series

SisonkeBiotik is running a “Natural Language Processing for Health in Africa” series during the months of February, March, April, May 2024

Details for series:  https://coda.io/d/_dT0Re-IN_DN/Blog_suUgI#_lucXr

This will encompass a variety of online events - e.g. seminars, panel sessions, fireside chats, fireside hacks, tutorials etc...

Anyone is welcome to apply to present!!

Apply to present: https://coda.io/form/SisonkeBiotik-NLP-4-Health-Seminar-Series_db9QJQtPjIT

The first event in this series - our AfriBio-QA Project Launch @ 17:00 (CAT) on Thursday 29 February 2024

The AfriBio-QA Project aims to benchmark large language models (LLMs) on African medical school exam questions for fairness and performance.

For more visit this link - https://coda.io/d/_dT0Re-IN_DN#Seminars_tuz_f/r1&view=modal

The project will be carried out in 3 phases
1) Dataset creation

• Funded dataset creation ($30000 raised so far)
• Volunteer dataset creation via invitations to medical schools for participation

2) AI model benchmarking
3) Academic outputs and paper writing

Elections for the SisonkeBiotik Steering Committee in 2024 are OPEN!!

You have ~8 days to

• APPLY to participate on the Steering Committee
• NOMINATE individuals for the Advisory Board of the Steering Committee
• CAST YOUR VOTE

For more visit this link - https://coda.io/d/_dT0Re-IN_DN/Blog_suUgI#_lurBT

The SisonkeBiotik Steering Committee (SC) is a democratically selected group of up to 13 representatives that act as the highest level of decision-making and leadership for the community. They set the direction for the community with regard to values, goals, planning and funding.

[Sean Thawe]

Natural Language Processing for Health in Africa Series

The first event in this series - our AfriBio-QA Project Launch rescheduled @ 17:00 (CAT) on Thursday 14 March 2024

The AfriBio-QA Project aims to benchmark large language models (LLMs) on African medical school exam questions for fairness and performance.

For RSVP use scan the  QR code or use the following link: 

The project will be carried out in 3 phases
1) Dataset creation

• Funded dataset creation ($30000 raised so far)
• Volunteer dataset creation via invitations to medical schools for participation

2) AI model benchmarking
3) Academic outputs and paper writing

[Sean Thawe]

AfriMed - QA project launches next week on the 14th of March, 2024 at 17:00 CAT.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

Make sure you RSVP by using the following link: https://cassyni.com/events/3YvGCJAvbSj23nkHD1XXs3

There’s going to be opportunities to:
i) Build datasets
ii) Do model dev, learn MLOps skills, learn to build data pipelines
iii) Participate in academic writing

Scan the QR code for more

[Sean Thawe]

AfriMed - QA project launches this week on the 14th of March, 2024 at 17:00 CAT!

You're welcome to join us!

Make sure you RSVP by using the following link: https://cassyni.com/events/3YvGCJAvbSj23nkHD1XXs3

There’s going to be opportunities to:
i) Build datasets
ii) Do model dev, learn MLOps skills, learn to build data pipelines
iii) Participate in academic writing

Scan the QR Code for more

[Sean Thawe]

Hello everyone! Join us tomorrow Thursday the 14th of March, 2024, at 17:00 CAT as we launch the AfriMed - QA Project.

We are so excited about launching the AfriMed - QA Project. It would be lovely to have you on board!

So make sure you RSVP through the following link: https://cassyni.com/events/3YvGCJAvbSj23nkHD1XXs3

We have a lot in store for you! Please don't miss out on this great opportunity!

The AfriMed-QA Project aims to benchmark large language models (LLMs) on African medical school exam questions for fairness and performance.

AfriMed-QA project will be carried out in three phases:
1) Dataset creation
    - Funded dataset creation ($30,000 raised so far)
    - Volunteer dataset creation via invitations to medical schools for participation