news-blog domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/kasstv/public_html/kassfm.co.ke/digital/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121Nairobi, Kenya: 31 May 2024<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program. The program is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize healthcare and medical research.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the selected startups are Kenya\u2019s Thalia Psychotherapy<\/a> and TibuHealth<\/a>, Nigeria\u2019s Healthtracka<\/a>, and South Africa\u2019s Zoie Health<\/a>. These companies exemplify the potential of AI to address pressing healthcare challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, advancing mental health integration, providing accessible outpatient services, and delivering affordable healthcare to underserved populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the World Health Organization, more than 116 million<\/a>\u00a0 people across Africa were already estimated to be living with mental health conditions pre-pandemic and as things stand, there are fewer than two mental health workers for every 100 000 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thalia Psychotherapy’s AI-powered chatbot provides initial assessments and therapy sessions, increasing access to mental health support in a region with a critical shortage of mental health professionals. TibuHealth, on the other hand, delivers affordable outpatient services via \u201cminute clinics\u201d in partner pharmacies in high-density neighbourhoods.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dorothy Ooko, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Google, Africa, said: “We are committed to supporting the growth of innovative startups, particularly those that are leveraging AI to address critical healthcare challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Growth Academy: AI for Health program is a testament to this commitment, and we are excited to see the impact these startups will have on the future of healthcare.”\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are the participating startups, representing 13 countries from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and how they\u2019re using AI models and technology to improve patient care and advance medical research: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The three-month program will provide participants with intensive training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. 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