We are pleased to invite you to the third session of the WHO-SEARO Webinar Series on Responsible AI in Healthcare, organized in collaboration with the Koita Centre for Digital Health, Ashoka University
This session will focus on one of the most pressing issues for responsible AI in health: Equitable Data Procurement and Governance. As countries in South-East Asia scale their digital health systems, the way health data is collected, accessed, and governed will define not only the success of AI applications but also the trust of citizens in these technologies. This webinar will spotlight practical challenges, ethical considerations, and governance models that can help countries build inclusive, transparent, and secure data ecosystems.
Objectives
- Explore how equitable approaches to data procurement can improve representativeness and fairness in AI-driven health systems.
- Discuss governance mechanisms that safeguard privacy, strengthen trust, and ensure accountability.
- Highlight regional experiences and opportunities for cross-country collaboration in building data governance frameworks.
Expected Outcomes
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the critical role of equitable data access and governance in responsible AI for health.
- Identify region-specific challenges such as fragmentation, interoperability, and privacy.
- Recognize pathways for collaboration among governments, academia, and civil society in advancing data governance.
Webinar Details
Topic: Equitable Data Procurement and Governance
Date & Time: 1 October 2025, Wednesday | 3:00 – 4:00 PM IST
Agenda
| Webinar 3: Equitable Data Procurement and Governance | |||
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| S.No | Time (IST) | Item | Speaker / Moderator |
| 1 | 3:00 PM – 3:05 PM | Opening remarks & series overview | Dr Anurag Agrawal, Dean, Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University |
| 2 | 3:05 PM – 3:25 PM | Keynote: Equity at the Core - Rethinking Data Procurement and Governance for Inclusive Health AI | Dr Ilona Kickbusch, Director, Digital Transformations for Health Lab |
| 3 | 3:25 PM – 3:40 PM | Panel Discussion: From Collection to Care: Ensuring Fair and Accountable Health Data Governance | Moderator: Dr Anurag Agrawal
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| 4 | 3:40 PM – 3:50 PM | Country spotlight – Sri Lanka | Mr Jayantha Fernando, Director and Legal Advisor, ICT Agency of Sri Lanka |
| 5 | 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM | Live Q&A and closing | Dr Anurag Agrawal |
Please click the link below to register for the webinar:
We look forward to your participation in this important knowledge-sharing event.