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On May 15th, as part of the 2023/24 CSC 5741 course series, the Academic/Industry Colloquium featured an innovative presentation by Malaizyo Gabriel Muzumala, a research student from the Enterprise Medical Imaging in Zambia (EMIZ) project. His talk, titled "Semi-Automated Classification and Detection of Community Acquired Pneumonia," shed light on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical imaging, focusing on its practical applications in low-resource settings.

In a recent seminar for the 2023/24 CSC 5741 course, Elijah Chileshe delivered an illuminating talk titled "Large-Scale Analysis of Medical Image Metadata" on 08 May, 2024. The seminar, held for MSc in Computer Science students from The University of Zambia, was a highlight in a series of academic discussions aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the realm of medical imaging.

The Enterprise Medical Imaging in Zambia (EMIZ) project team conducted a validation workshop as part of Work Package 1 (Policies and Procedures) at the Confucius Institute, University of Zambia, Lusaka.

We are delighted to share the exciting news of Lishebo Lishebo joining the EMIZ Project Team. A recent graduate from The University of Zambia, Lishebo brings a wealth of knowledge with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, specializing in Software Engineering. His academic journey has been highlighted by notable achievements, culminating in a standout final year project that showcases his proficiency and creativity in the realm of software development.

We are excited to share details about our recent paper presentation, "Enterprise Medical Imaging for Streamlined Radiological Diagnosis in Zambian Public Health Facilities," showcased at the esteemed 2023 DRGS Research Seed Grant Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia. Presented by Dr. Lighton Phiri from the DataLab Research Group at the University of Zambia.

We are thrilled to announce the successful presentation of our groundbreaking paper, "User-Centered Design and Implementation of Useful Picture Archiving and Communication Systems for Effective Radiological Workflows in Public Health Facilities in Zambia," at the prestigious 4th African Human-Computer Interaction Conference (AfriCHI) held in East London, South Africa, from November 27 to December 1, 2023.

About AfriCHI 2023:

The Enterprise Medical Imaging Project is currently inviting applications for a "Student Developer" position. This paid role involves tasks such as drafting a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document, installing and configuring a Radiological Information System (RIS) platform, and developing plugins to enhance its performance. Join us and be a vital part of this innovative project

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our successful presentation at the Metadata and Semantics Research (MTSR) Conference 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our journey to support Southern African radiologists through the implementation of radiology report metadata.

In the ever-evolving world of medical informatics, where precision and innovation merge to enhance healthcare, the EMIZ Project Team continues to thrive. This time, we are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our dynamic team, Mr. Peter Chibuta, a distinguished Registrar from the University Teaching Hospitals.

We are excited to share the wonderful news of our successful participation in the prestigious Pan African Conference on Science, Computing, and Telecommunications (PACT) held at the Confucius Institute, University of Zambia, Great East Campus. This event marked a significant milestone in our research journey and provided a platform to showcase our innovative contributions to the field of medical imaging and technology.