Executive Director @dlabTz | Lecturer @UdsmOfficial | AI & Data Science Specialist | Business & Digital Transformation Consultant
Joined September 2015
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May 10
Curious about Africa’s readiness for the data science revolution in health? Read our paper, which explores progress, gaps in infrastructure, skills & data, and what’s needed to build a sustainable ecosystem. doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-7…
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
Jun 5
Congratulations on representing Tanzania and showcasing such an impactful approach to closing Africa’s data skills gap. Building data capacity is essential for driving innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and sustainable development across the continent.
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Proud to share dLab’s approach to Closing the Data Skills Gap in Africa at the @WIPO Regional Conference in Kigali.
Next stop: Data Tamasha Africa in Zanzibar. Join us! @dLabTz #DataTamashaAfrica26
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Ready to serve @WIPO Regional Seminar on Text and Data Mining for Universities and Research-Oriented Institutions in Africa. Looking forward to meaningful exchanges on advancing research, innovation, and responsible data use across African universities and research institutions.
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
May 20
Call for Submissions #DataTamashaAfrica26 is officially open!
We’re inviting bold ideas, creative projects, and innovative data solutions from across Africa and beyond.
This year’s submissions are open in three categories.
Submit your proposal via datafest.africa/call-for-ses…
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
May 27
A glimpse into the 11th Research Week at University of Dar es Salaam, where @dlabtz proudly showcased some of its impactful and innovative projects.
Grateful for the connections, conversations, and experiences shared throughout the week.
Until next time!
#data4action
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Mar 19
Read our latest publication in BMJ Global Health:
"Causes of death from community settings: insights from verbal autopsy implementation in Tanzania".
gh.bmj.com/content/11/3/e019…
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At @ATE_Tanzania #AIxcelerate, my key takeaway: AI can drive enterprise competitiveness in TZ, but data silos, skill gaps, change resistance, misinformation, infrastructure including unreliable internet remain hurdles. #AI4Africa @dLabTz @UdsmOfficial
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
22 Nov 2025
About last night
Ahsanteni sana kwa kuja 🎉🥳
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
18 Nov 2025
We’re in Dodoma for Africa Statistics Day!
Proud to partner with NBS and UNICEF in launching the Tanzania Integrated Statistical Portal (TISP) a one-stop platform for official statistics across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
19 Nov 2025
At COP30 Brazil, our Executive Director @TungaMahadia is championing the power of #data and #beleAI in accelerating climate solutions.
Technology for people. Technology for the plane
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18 Nov 2025
Read our new article on Hybrid machine learning model for the prediction of Anaemia. doi.org/10.1016/j.mlwa.2025.…
#AIforhealth
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
29 Aug 2025
Our Executive Director @TungaMahadia PhD, proudly represented us at the Data for Health in Africa Meeting & the 5th @dsiafrica Consortium Meeting, held at the University of Ghana, Accra .
Her engagement reflects our dedication to advancing data science for health in Africa
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
26 Aug 2025
Ms. Suna took the stage to share insights on Balancing Innovation and Regulation: Building AI Systems that Protect Data and Dignity. Her voice highlighted the importance of responsible AI that safeguards human dignity while fostering innovation.
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23 Aug 2025
Want to kickstart your data career? Join us at #WiDS_Africa 2025!We’re excited to host WiDS Africa in Uganda for the first time. Don’t miss out, register now to join us online or in person!
22 Aug 2025
🚀 Exciting news!
Join us for WiDS Africa Conference 2025 on Sept 20th for a day of talks, workshops & networking with Africa’s data community.
Theme: Breaking into Data Careers 👩🏽💻
📍 Venue: Hive Colab
Register : forms.gle/Aj4etELBUxCbCCqm6
#widsAfrica2025 #DataCareers
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
21 Aug 2025
Climate change is real, and its impact is undeniable! At the Kilimo na Data Workshop in Pemba, Zanzibar, Mr. Suleiman Ali Juma from the @tma_services unpacked how shifting weather patterns are affecting our environment, agriculture, and communities.
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
20 Aug 2025
Breaking barriers with data and science! 💡✨ Mahadia Tunga WiDS Fellowship Scholar, Fatma, took the stage at the Deep Learning Indaba in Rwanda @DeepIndaba to present her research on predicting Cryptococcal Meningitis among HIV-infected individuals in Tanzania.
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Mahadia Tunga (PhD) retweeted
20 Aug 2025
The Kilimo na Data Workshop in Pemba, Zanzibar, was officially opened by the Officer in Charge of the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock, Eng. Idrisa Hassan Abdalla, who emphasized the importance of harnessing data to transform agriculture. Follow us for more updates. #dlab
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