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We’re delighted to introduce Bernadette Nkhata, one of EPCON’s newest additions, and our new health-focused Project Manager as our team continues to grow. Bernadette joined in May 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience in global health and a deep commitment to equitable, data-informed public health systems.

In the world of public health, national averages can be dangerously misleading. One district may appear “on track” for TB elimination, while a neighboring community faces an unseen outbreak. A country may report progress in HIV testing, but high-risk groups in specific urban slums remain completely underserved.

At the recent KNCV - PCF workshop in Nigeria, organised by the National and State level program, Vincent Meurrens, founder and COO of EPCON, presented the organisation’s contributions and actively participated in technical discussions.

Artificial Intelligence is changing how we predict, prevent, and respond to disease outbreaks. At EPCON, we’ve seen firsthand how AI can offer governments and NGOs a powerful new lens to act faster and smarter.

Strengthening Public Health Systems with AI: EPCON at the World Bank Retreat in Cape Town

Predicting communities with high tuberculosis case-finding efficiency to optimise resource allocation in Pakistan: comparing the performance

March 24 marks World TB Day – a global call to accelerate efforts toward ending TB.

In low-resource settings, accurately estimating disease burden has always been a daunting challenge.

Spencer joined us a month and a half ago as a Junior Data Scientist after completing his Master’s degree in Data Science, bringing with him a strong foundation in Applied Mathematics and Physics.

TB has once again become the world’s leading infectious killer, surpassing COVID-19. Despite decades of global efforts to eliminate TB, prog

At EPCON, our work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and public health relies on a dedicated team of experts committed.

We believe in the power of co-creation because it offers the opportunity to gain firsthand insights in regional challenges and solutions.

Jess Stow, our newest junior data scientist, has followed a truly unconventional path. Her journey into a data science career began,...

The future of AI in Public Health: 2025 predictions

Recently, our Chief Technology Officer, Thys Potgieter, was interviewed on ENCA, South Africa’s 24-hour news broadcaster.

Our recent trip to Bali for this year’s Union conference  was nothing short of exhilarating. Not only did we meet thousands of lung...

Mizoram holds a unique potential to become TB-free.

Immunisation stands as one of the most powerful public health interventions, yet global vaccination coverage plateaued for nearly a...

What makes a partnership thrive? Communication and collaboration, for starters. That was certainly our thinking when we decided to hold a co

Uncovering Health Gaps: Precision Mapping in Ten Pacific Nations