Rokhaya Diagne is only 25 years old, but she already has a big dream: to fight against malaria, one of the most dangerous diseases in Africa. Through her innovative project, she uses artificial intelligence to detect this disease. But who is Rokhaya really?
She studies at the American University of Science and Technology in Dakar, a place where every student has one teacher for every five students, and where all graduates find jobs! This institution, founded by Dr. Sidy Ndao, is located in Somone, in the beautiful Thiès region. Rokhaya is part of a new generation of Africans who believe that technology can solve major problems.
The New York Times recently published an article about her, highlighting her commitment to the healthcare sector. Rokhaya, who loved video games as a teenager, now uses her skills to help eradicate malaria, a disease that causes over 600,000 deaths each year, especially in Africa.
In Senegal, malaria is a serious issue, particularly because there are not enough reliable tests in rural areas. To address this, Rokhaya is working on an AI-based malaria case identification system to make testing faster and more effective.
Her hard work has already been recognized: she received an award at a conference in Ghana and secured $8,000 in funding for her project. Rokhaya isn’t stopping there; she also wants to use AI to detect cancer cells in the future. In November, she will travel to Switzerland to participate in a training program and gain even more support for her project.
Rokhaya Diagne is an inspiring example for all young people!
Tags: #Malaria #ArtificialIntelligence #Inspiration #Health #Technology
