Digi-Hackathon "Mobile Health": three days of innovation and commitment in the service of youth health at UEMF

Euromed University of Fes hosted, from May 20 to 22, the 4th edition of the Digi-Hackathon "Mobile Health", a national event dedicated to innovation in health and the development of digital solutions responding to major public health challenges.

Led by the Division of School and University Health under the Population Directorate of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, in partnership with the Euromed Innovation Center (EIC) and with the support of UNFPA, this event highlighted issues related to adolescent and youth health, with particular attention paid to mental health and the prevention of psychoactive substance use.

Over three days, participants, experts, health professionals, mentors and project leaders worked in a collaborative environment fostering the meeting of technological innovation, scientific expertise and societal commitment. Bringing together varied profiles, this edition offered a conducive framework for creating synergies and the emergence of multidisciplinary approaches.

Throughout the hackathon, teams were accompanied in a progressive process of maturing their projects. The different working sequences allowed them to deepen their understanding of the targeted issues, explore the needs of the concerned publics, consolidate the relevance of their solutions and refine the technical, economic and strategic dimensions of their initiatives. Participants also benefited from support aimed at strengthening their capacities to structure and promote their projects with a view to impact and sustainability.

This dynamic was enriched by several moments of exchange and reflection allowing current digital health challenges to be put into perspective. Discussions notably focused on the contributions of mobile technologies in support and prevention systems, as well as on their potential to improve access to health services.

On the sidelines of the hackathon, a conference titled "Mental health of students, adolescent girls and youth in Morocco: state of play and perspectives" was also organized, opening a space for reflection around the current realities of young people's mental health. This meeting made it possible to address several challenges related to awareness-raising, prevention and support mechanisms in a context where these issues occupy an increasing place in public health challenges.

The last day marked the culmination of this intensive immersion through the presentation of projects before a jury, giving teams the opportunity to share the results of several days of work, exchanges and collective reflection. The event concluded with a ceremony marking the end of this fourth edition and celebrating the commitment of the participants.

Through this initiative, Euromed University of Fes confirms its commitment to impact innovation and to supporting projects that address major contemporary challenges, while strengthening the bridges between health, technology and entrepreneurship in service of new generations.