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Head of Digital Health @ICRC / WHO Research Ethics Committee Member

🇮🇹 It was a pleasure to present last Friday at HIMSS 2024 in Rome during a morning keynote on the power of digital health in conflict. I had the honor of sharing the stage with two amazing humans who told their personal stories as well: Dr Waheed Arian told his story of living 15 years under missiles before escaping to the UK and turning into a brilliant NHS doctor who now leverages telemedicine to provide care to those who need it most. Olga Gershuni who as a nurse in Ukraine during the conflict created a telehealth solution for peer to peer mental health support. As those affected by conflict are themselves innovating with digital health solutions, the relevance of the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC's work in digital health is becoming always more timely. Special thanks to Isabelle Kumar for the brilliant moderation and Lisa Thomlinson and Susanna C. for curating such a coherent session.

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Dr Waheed Arian

Founder at Arian Wellbeing

1mo

It was a great pleasure to meet you Javier Elkin, PhD and to listen to your hugely informative speech. The live-saving digital health work you lead at International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC proves the need for inclusion of innovation in the most challenging circumstances. I look forward to connecting with you again.

Isabelle Kumar

Presenter, Moderator, former News Anchor

2mo

It was wonderful to have met you and learn what the ICRC is doing in this space

Susanna C.

Speaker Management Coordinator EMEA at HIMSS

2mo

A pleasure to meet you in person, Javier. Thank you for flying out to join us for what was a truly impactful keynote

Olga Gershuni

Nurse | Researcher | Lecturer | Fontys UAS, Maastricht University | HTWB Nursing and Mental Health program director

1mo

Thank you so much Javier, it was great to meet you and be part of the discussion

Mohamed Sylla

Data Manager Polio chez World Health Organization

2mo

Congratulations my dear

Ahmad Bulama

Flying Health Officer at International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

1mo

Interesting event. Continue doing the best!

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