KAMPALA: SEP 19, 2025

This week in Kampala, Uganda, the OpenMRS Global Implementers Conference 2025 convened a vibrant community of innovators, implementers, and thought leaders under the theme “Advancing Digital Health Through Open Collaboration.” The annual gathering once again underscored the power of open-source communities to drive meaningful change in global health.

Global Health Innovations (GHI Kenya) was honored to take part in a panel discussion on “Future-Proofing Digital Health: AI, Cloud, and Beyond.” This dialogue explored how emerging technologies are shaping health systems and how implementers can prepare for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

At GHI, our work with the CATSystem (Cancer Tracking System) has been central to these conversations. The system has produced a visual Patient Journey Map that traces a patient’s full continuum of care, from screening and diagnosis to treatment, follow-up, and referrals. More importantly, it highlights the critical points where patients are most at risk of falling through the cracks, underscoring the value of robust, patient-centered tracking systems in improving outcomes.

The conference provided a unique opportunity to share these innovations with global peers and to learn from other digital health initiatives making an impact worldwide.

We extend our gratitude to the OpenMRS community, fellow panelists, and organizers for fostering such a collaborative and forward-looking environment. A special thanks goes to the GHI and CATSystem project teams, whose dedication and support ensure that patient-centered innovations continue to inform and enrich global digital health conversations.