Friday 15 August 2025 | 15:20-15:45 

Format: Presentation

Stream: Change

Part 1: Journey to Digital Health: Lessons from Implementing the Novel Paperless Uganda EMR+ in Kampala Uganda

This session will cover the implementation of Uganda’s first paperless Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, UgandaEMR+, in Kampala. We will focus on how digital health solutions can improve data management, clinical workflows, and patient care in resource-limited settings. Key discussions include stakeholder engagement, phased deployment, and continuous quality improvement through feedback. By sharing lessons learned, the session will demonstrate how UgandaEMR+ addressed common healthcare challenges and drove sustainable improvements. Delegates will gain insights into how digital transformation can significantly enhance healthcare delivery by improving data management, clinical workflows, and patient outcomes.

Emmanuel Sendaula Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative; Uganda

Part 2: Accelerating Quality Improvement with AI: Leveraging on a Custom GPT Model for Quality Improvement Planning

In this session, participants will explore how a custom Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT) model can streamline healthcare project planning by guiding teams through the creation of essential planning tools such as Theory of Change, Driver Diagrams, and Logic Models. The session will include a live demonstration of the GPT model and an interactive activity, allowing attendees to experience firsthand how AI technology can reduce planning time, improve project clarity, and foster cross-team collaboration. Ideal for healthcare professionals, project managers, and quality improvement teams, this workshop will showcase the transformative potential of AI in driving better project outcomes, enabling participants to implement these tools in their own organisations.

Ng Yeuk Fan Yishun Health; Singapore

Part 3: Advancing Patient-Centered Care through Innovation: A Path to Enhanced Healthcare Delivery

Discover how innovative approaches like CoCare, Digital Twins, and advanced digital applications can transform patient safety and healthcare outcomes. This session delves into bridging communication gaps between healthcare providers and patients, emphasizing shared decision-making, patient engagement, and overcoming barriers such as cost, adherence, and accessibility. Drawing from a mixed-methods study across diverse populations and healthcare systems, the session reveals key findings and actionable strategies. Attendees will learn how collaborative care models and cutting-edge technologies can elevate safety, foster trust, and enhance personalized care. Ideal for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and innovators, this presentation offers practical insights to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes while reducing risks. Join us to explore a path toward achieving excellence in patient-centered care.

Supriya Sarkar Shalby Hospitals; India