Doha: The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has addressed young application developers, software engineers, and IT and innovation enthusiasts to engage in the ICESCO-launched initiative entitled: developing software applications that enhance healthcare, in support of efforts to bolster healthcare systems.
According to Qatar News Agency, the initiative aims to encourage the integration of digital technology into the healthcare field, enable young developers and entrepreneurs to devise creative solutions that meet patients' fundamental needs, strengthen the capabilities of young people in the field of health technology in ICESCO member states, and contribute effectively to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
Nominations will be open to individuals under the age of 25. However, participants must be university students or recent graduates, and the submitted projects must be original ideas that have not been previously implemented, ICESCO stated, noting that each team may include a maximum of three members.
The organization has set May 15, 2025, as the deadline for the submission of applications. Winners will be announced during the International E-Health Forum (IeHF) on Nov. 27 in Casablanca, Morocco.