👥 Join Our Community

Connect with researchers, clinicians, and data scientists across Africa

Welcome to the OHDSI Africa Community

Join our growing network of healthcare professionals, researchers, and data scientists working together to improve healthcare outcomes across Africa through collaborative research and standardized data models.

How to Get Involved

Join OHDSI Global

Become part of the global OHDSI community and access resources, tools, and collaboration opportunities worldwide.

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Africa Chapter Meetings

Participate in our biweekly meetings to stay updated on developments and collaborate with African researchers.

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Community Platforms & Resources

MS Teams Groups

Join our Microsoft Teams channels for real-time discussions, project updates, and collaborative work with African researchers.

  • General discussion channels
  • Regional working groups
  • Project-specific teams
  • Technical support channels

Working Groups

Participate in specialized working groups focused on different aspects of health data research and implementation.

  • Data Standards Working Group
  • Training & Education Committee
  • Implementation Support Team
  • Research Collaboration Network

Project Spotlights

Showcase your research, learn from success stories, and get recognition for innovative work across African institutions.

  • Monthly project presentations
  • Research publication highlights
  • Implementation success stories
  • Innovation showcases

Member Directory

Connect with researchers and organizations through our Teams member directory and networking platform.

  • Searchable member profiles
  • Institution listings
  • Expertise matching
  • Collaboration opportunities

Member Benefits

Training & Education

Access to OHDSI training materials, EHDEN Academy courses, and specialized African health data workshops.

Collaboration Opportunities

Connect with researchers across Africa and globally for multi-institutional studies and data sharing initiatives.

Access to Tools

Free access to all OHDSI tools including ATLAS, ATHENA, Achilles, and the full HADES R package ecosystem.

Technical Support

Get help with OMOP CDM implementation, data transformation, and analysis from experienced community members.

Events & Conferences

Priority access to OHDSI symposiums, workshops, and special events both in Africa and globally.

Recognition

Opportunities for research publication, presentation at conferences, and recognition within the global OHDSI community.

Getting Started

1

Join the Global Community

Sign up for OHDSI global membership to access tools and resources.

2

Attend Africa Chapter Meetings

Join our biweekly meetings to meet the community and learn about ongoing projects.

3

Join Working Groups

Participate in specialized groups that match your interests and expertise.

4

Start Collaborating

Begin working on projects, sharing resources, and contributing to the community.

Ready to Join?

Take the first step towards transforming healthcare research in Africa through collaborative data science.