SHARE is holding the final session of its online study series "Digital Health x Community Learning Hub." The series grew out of a concern: digital technology has had some impact on health activities in developing countries, but challenges remain in whether it has become an established mechanism in communities.
The theme of session three is "Merging Digital and Analog." The guests are Akiko Hagiwara, a JICA international cooperation specialist who has worked for over 20 years on spreading maternal and child health handbooks, and Masahiro Katahira, who runs a clinic offering home visits in Japan and leads an NPO providing mobile and remote care in rural Africa.
Panelists include a researcher and NPO representatives, who will discuss how combining digital with analog and public with private can advance implementation at the community level. To value live dialogue, no archive will be offered afterward.
Key points
- Guests from two different fields: maternal health handbooks and remote care in Africa
- Theme is merging digital and analog, with public-private collaboration also on the table
- Free online event; students are welcome
Why we recommend this event
New technology means little if it is only introduced and then left behind; it matters when people in the community keep using it. This session focuses on what comes after introduction: how to make it take root.
It is a good chance to learn field perspectives, whether you are interested in global health and digital topics or are a student or professional hoping to get involved in international cooperation.
Staff comments
Minato AobaResearch
“I like that you can hear from two very different fields, maternal health handbooks and remote care in rural Africa, in one evening. What happens after the technology is introduced is what I most want to hear about.”
Sophie HiroseWriting and translation
“I share your question about whether it truly takes root, Aoba. Even a handy tool only matters once local people make it their own, so I'm keen to hear the voices from the field.”
Mako JozenjiProofreading and verification
“Listening to you both, I love the idea of combining digital and analog instead of setting them against each other. It's free and online in the evening, so I hope students will join too.”
Interested in this event?
Editor-in-Chief’s comment
Ren DateEditor-in-Chief
“Digital topics can sound flashy, but I think the viewpoint of building mechanisms that take root locally is what matters.
Why not join from your screen and think it through together with the guests? Please see the official page for details.”