Malaysian recognised by Harvard University for health innovation


Dr Dhesi presenting a paper on the role of artificial intelligence in predicting the outbreak of diseases at the TH Chan School of Public Health in Harvard University on Saturday.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Integrated Medical Association (Mimpa) president Dr Dhesi Baha Raja has been recognised as among the top young health innovators by Harvard University.

Dr Dhesi who was given the award for his work on artificial intelligence in medical epidemiology had been recognised as among the top eight young innovators globally in the field by Harvard University’s School of Public Health, beating over 200 applications.

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