Mary Yeboah Asantewaa: Drones in the fight against malaria

Mary Yeboah Asantewaa is a rising star in the field of public health in Africa. Currently the Head of African Affairs at SORA Technology, a Japanese company specializing in the use of innovative technologies such as drones and artificial intelligence to improve the management of health systems, Mary is establishing herself as a pioneer in the fight against malaria on the continent. Her mission: to support African countries in the total eradication of this disease by 2030. As she emphasizes, 'We are aligned with the vision of total malaria eradication by 2030.' Mary Yeboah Asantewaa is a rising star in the field of public health in Africa. Currently the Head of African Affairs at SORA Technology, a Japanese company specializing in the use of innovative technologies such as drones and artificial intelligence to improve the management of health systems, Mary is establishing herself as a pioneer in the fight against malaria on the continent. Her mission: to support African countries in the total eradication of this disease by 2030. As she emphasizes, 'We are aligned with the vision of total malaria eradication by 2030.' Mary's journey is a testament to her commitment to transforming health systems in Africa. She highlights the importance of cutting-edge technologies not only to combat malaria, but also to strengthen public health infrastructure in the face of other challenges, such as infectious diseases or natural disasters. Her dream of using drones to save lives is not limited to delivering medical supplies to remote areas, but extends to a broader vision of modernizing public health systems. As she states, 'My dream of using drones is not just to save lives in emergencies, but to fundamentally strengthen public health systems in Africa.' As an African woman working in public health technology, Mary is breaking gender barriers and inspiring a new generation of girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). She is also a strong advocate for investing in women's education, a theme that is dear to International Women's Day. According to her, 'When women are given the right opportunities, they don't just hold positions; they break barriers and open new paths.' Her commitment to return to Ghana, despite the international opportunities that were available to her, reflects her determination to contribute to the development of her home country. For Mary, returning to Africa was not just an obligation linked to the scholarship she had received, but a conscious choice to apply her knowledge and skills to solve the continent's pressing problems. She sees SORA Technology as a vehicle to achieve this ambition, particularly in the area of ??public health surveillance. Today, Mary Yeboah Asantewaa is at the forefront of efforts to eliminate malaria in Africa. Through her leadership, technical expertise and commitment to innovation, she works tirelessly to achieve an ambitious goal: a malaria-free African continent, where cutting-edge technologies save lives and improve the quality of life o f people. Source: Africa News Agency