Yarmouk University Students Develop AI-Powered Healthcare Solution ‘Awn’, Winning First Place at Ghazathon to Support Gaza’s Collapsed Healthcare System

In a demonstration of innovation and humanitarian commitment, a team of young entrepreneurs, led by Asalah Al-Tamimi, secured first place in the healthcare category at the Ghazathon competition. Organized by Hussein Technical University (HTU), Ghazathon brought together over 130 participants, supported by more than 60 organizers, and evaluated by 15 expert judges. The competition focuses on finding solutions to some of Gaza’s most urgent challenges, with an emphasis on healthcare, water management, and damage assessment . Ghazathon was designed to engage young innovators in developing tech-driven solutions to alleviate Gaza’s severe crises, including the collapse of its healthcare system due to ongoing conflict. Gaza’s hospitals and health centers have been rendered non-functional, leaving the population without access to critical medical care. Yarmouk University , represented by the winning team, expressed pride in their achievement, stating: “This win reflects not only the t...