Intelligent Health: Integrating AI in Public Health Surveillance and Microbial Diagnostics Scientific Day

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Faculty of Pharmacy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) recently held its Scientific Day entitled “Intelligent Health: Integrating AI in Public Health Surveillance and Microbial Diagnostics” focusing on the critical integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Health Informatics across public health and medical microbiology.

AI Applications in Public Health

The students presented posters highlighting the potential of AI and health informatics to address some of the most pressing global health challenges. Their work compared AI-driven approaches to conventional methods, emphasizing the increased efficiency and predictive power offered by the new technology. The public health presentations demonstrated that AI and informatics can effectively combat AMR through advanced surveillance and targeted antimicrobial stewardship. Enhance Pandemic Preparedness via early warning systems that rapidly detect disease clusters from massive datasets.Improve NCD Management by enabling remote patient monitoring and boosting treatment adherence through personalized AI-driven interventions.

AI in Medical Microbiology and Diagnosis

The students focused on the direct clinical impact of AI, particularly in diagnostics. Presentations featured AI-assisted diagnosis of selected bacterial infections, including Urinary Tract Infections, Meningitis, and Burn Wound Infections. The research demonstrated that AI integration can lead to improved accuracy, faster diagnostic results, and more informed antimicrobial decision-making at the point of care compared to traditional laboratory techniques.