Data Sciences for Modeling and Health Technology Assessment
WISE Project Training Workshop | Addis Ababa University
Welcome
This workshop brings together researchers and practitioners from across Africa to build capacity in data science methods for health technology assessment and supply chain modeling.
NoteWorkshop Dates
February 2-7, 2026 | Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Quick Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Full Schedule |
| Computing Setup | Google Colab Guide |
| Shared Materials | Google Drive |
| Instructors | Meet the Team |
Workshop Overview
This intensive 4-day workshop covers:
- Days 1-3: Data Science Foundations, Machine Learning, and Integration
- Day 4: Agent-Based Modeling for Supply Chains
- Days 5-6: Health Technology Assessment
Schedule at a Glance
| Day | Date | Focus | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2 (Mon) | Foundations & Reproducible Research | Ozawa & Sylvia |
| 2 | Feb 3 (Tue) | Machine Learning Pipeline | Sylvia |
| 3 | Feb 4 (Wed) | Modeling Concepts & Integration | Ozawa & Sylvia |
| 4 | Feb 5 (Thu) | ABM Deep Dive | Ozawa |
| 5 | Feb 6 (Fri) | HTA | Gebretekle |
| 6 | Feb 7 (Sat) | HTA | Gebretekle |
Computing Environment
All hands-on exercises use Google Colab - a free, cloud-based Python environment. No software installation required.
Funding
This workshop is supported by the Gates Grand Challenges Award through the WISE (Workforce Information Supply chain strengthening in Ethiopia) Project.