ODESS Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary: Watch the Anniversary Event Live on October 15th, 2026
25/09/2026
ODESS Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary: Watch the Anniversary Event Live on October 15th, 2026
On October 15th, 2026, the Observatory on e-Health in the Global South (ODESS) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special conference dedicated to major developments in digital health. Join us for a free, live online event to discover inspiring stories, engage with international experts, and reflect on a decade of innovations advancing healthcare in the Global South.
A Day to Share Experiences and Perspectives
Throughout this exceptional day, the program will feature several highlights: two roundtable discussions—one on the interconnection of regional dynamics and the other on the transition from technological innovation to social innovation—as well as the presentation of the Observatory Special Award, marking its 10th anniversary.
The conference will also feature the special participation of ten past ODESS award winners from Africa and Asia. These leaders in the field will share their journeys and experiences in launching and developing their projects: the initial challenges they faced, the solutions they devised, their successes, the obstacles they overcame, and the lessons learned from implementing their projects.
Discover four of the ten awardees who will be attending the conference in these videos:
Amakomaya
Afyadata
E-Heza
Khushi Baby
Watch the conference online for free
The conference will be streamed live for free on the Observatory’s YouTube channel on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (UTC+2), and will then be available for replay.
No matter where you are, you’ll be able to follow the discussions, hear testimonials from past winners, listen to presentations by international experts, and ask the speakers your questions.
Register now to watch the conference live:
About the Global South eHealth Observatory (ODESS):
The Global South eHealth Observatory is an initiative of the Fondation Pierre Fabre whose mission is to identify, document, promote, and support the development of digital health projects. Created in 2016 and supported by AFD, AUF, the Fondation de l’Avenir, and AeHIN, the Observatory serves as a leading resource and catalyst for the development of digital health in the Global South. ODESS fosters networking among e-health stakeholders, supports promising digital innovations, and collects data to analyze the dynamics of the ecosystem in Africa and Asia. It provides a platform for project leaders to apply for the Observatory’s awards and offers them technical and financial support. These annual conferences bring the community together to discuss the sector’s challenges.