About AI4PEP
AI4PEP is a global network of AI experts and research professionals from across the Global South who are committed to driving AI-powered innovations in global health.
Our Mission
To leverage responsible AI solutions that strengthen equitable healthcare systems and support inclusive research through Southern-led, community-driven initiatives.
Our Hubs
Click the icons below to explore our AI4PEP regional hubs.
AI4PEP Africa
AI for infectious disease surveillance and effective public health response
AI4PEP Asia
Climate-sensitive AI for improving healthcare accessibility
AI4PEP Latin America & the Caribbean
Health screening tools and disease surveillance
AI4PEP Middle East & North Africa
AI for early diagnosis and pathogen monitoring
AI4PEP Hubs are based in 4 key regions in the Global South: Africa, Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC), and Middle East & North Africa (MENA).
Our Hubs work closely with various actors, including governments, public health agencies and civil society, in order to foster inclusive research in global health and epidemiology to support AI-powered healthcare innovations at subnational, national, regional and global levels.
Our Strategy
AI4PEP's work is grounded in principles of decolonizing research, ensuring ethical AI governance, and supporting gender equality & inclusion.


Dr. Jude Dzevela Kong
Executive Director, AI4PEP
As AI4PEP’s Executive Director, Dr. Jude Kong oversees the organization’s activities, offers technical support to members across the network, and sets AI4PEP’s overall planning trajectory.
Meet the team
Learn more about AI4PEP's leadership and meet our interdisciplinary team based around the world.
Our General Partners
AI4PEP collaborates with regional and general partners that strengthen and support our network. Our regional partners are highlighted on our regional hub pages. View our general partners below.
Our Funders & Hosts
AI4PEP is grateful to be funded and supported by the IDRC, UK International Development, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and York University, Canada.
AI4PEP is dedicated toward harnessing AI to support equitable healthcare systems for all.