Dr. Nojus Saad is a pioneering figure in the intersection of healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship, boasting over 8 years of multidisciplinary expertise with a focus on AI, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and digital health innovation. As President & CEO of the Youth For Women Foundation, he has positively impacted the lives of over 5900+ women and children in 65 rural, refugee, and underserved communities across Iraq, India, and France. Rooted in his upbringing in rural Iraq, where access to basic digital and healthcare services was lacking, Nojus is passionately committed to revolutionizing healthcare through innovative HealthTech solutions.
An influential voice in global health governance, Dr. Nojus serves as Vice Chair of PMNCH at the World Health Organization, shaping global healthcare policies on prominent UN platforms. He also contributes as a MedTech researcher at the Lancet and Financial Time’s Commission, where he plays a pivotal role in cutting-edge research and innovation in AI and IoMT solutions.
Beyond his contributions to healthcare, Dr. Saad is a fervent advocate for diplomacy and regional peace. He champions human rights and advises the UNODA on global digital health strategies as the United Nations Champion for Disarmament. Leveraging his expertise, he is also driving innovation in global health systems with leading European stakeholders at the Karolinska Institute and the Stockholm School of Economics.
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Empowering communities: a blueprint for locally led development and systemic change
Members of Bond advisory group present ideas, suggestions and imperatives for the future as we look to make locally led development a reality with a strong plan for implementation.
AI for rural health: Five opportunities INGOs can’t afford to miss
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rural health, there lies an unprecedented opportunity for the international development sector to break down the walls of disparity and deliver hope to communities long overlooked by modern medicine. Dr Nojus Saad tells us more.