Ghana Team 2
Hub: University of Ghana
Title: AI and Disability Resilience in Ghana - Data Collection and Machine Learning Strategies for Pandemic Preparedness and Response Across Urban, Peri-Urban, and Rural Communities
Team Members
Dr. Evelyn Kissi
Co-Director
Rachel da Silveira Gorman
Co-Director
Dr. Gideon Anapey
Team Member
Dr. Christo el Morr
Team Member
Collins Adu
Team Member
Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations
Collaborating OrganizationGeneral Objective
To build an early warning and response system to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases and pandemics on People with Disabilities (PwDs) health.
Specific Objectives
1. Determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health (e.g., mental health, access to physicians) of PwDs in Ghana.
2. Collect nationally representative qualitative and quantitative data on PwDs experiences during the pandemic (e.g., socio economics, factors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic)
3. Build machine learning models to predict future pandemics
4. Use these models as an early warning and response system about the impact of infectious diseases and pandemics
5. Suggest policies to mitigate the predicted impact, save lives and reduce inequities