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Fruits of Russian Education: Angolan Student Develops AI Model for Predicting Malaria
Fruits of Russian Education: Angolan Student Develops AI Model for Predicting Malaria
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"With this model [for predicting epidemics in Africa], we can predict which kinds of cities and which kinds of provinces will have more number of malaria... 01.08.2026, Sputnik Africa
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"With this model [for predicting epidemics in Africa], we can predict which kinds of cities and which kinds of provinces will have more number of malaria; [...] it helps the Angola Ministry to know how to behave when malaria is coming. So, it saves a lot of people," Joaquim Timóteo, a student at the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics, told Sputnik Africa.The same AI model—which uses machine learning algorithms to analyze epidemiological data and historical death records—is now being applied in South Africa to predict HIV and can be adapted for various diseases across Africa, the student added.Among other projects, there are promising developments in using AI and drone technology to study the behavior of African animals during migration, Erokhin emphasized.Watch the video to learn more about the techniques of the model and the support that the Russian university provides to African students.
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Fruits of Russian Education: Angolan Student Develops AI Model for Predicting Malaria
18:39 01.08.2026 (Updated: 11:48 03.08.2026) "With this model [for predicting epidemics in Africa], we can predict which kinds of cities and which kinds of provinces will have more number of malaria; [...] it helps the Angola Ministry to know how to behave when malaria is coming. So, it saves a lot of people," Joaquim Timóteo, a student at the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics, told Sputnik Africa.
The same AI model—which uses machine learning algorithms to analyze epidemiological data and historical death records—is now being applied in South Africa to predict HIV and can be adapted for various diseases across Africa, the student added.
"We have launched a grant program to support African scientists who are implementing their projects in the field of artificial intelligence," Sergei Erokhin, rector of the university, explained to Sputnik Africa.
Among other projects, there are promising developments in using AI and drone technology to study the behavior of African animals during migration, Erokhin emphasized.
"There is real scientific potential and interesting developments, and most importantly, there is a practical need," according to Erokhin.
Watch the video to learn more about the techniques of the model and the support that the Russian university provides to African students.
