Description of Session
The first half of this session will provide participants with insights into what Blockchain is and what it is not. It will highlight when a global health solution will need a blockchain solution. It was give the key distinguishing features of blockchain and how it relates to traditional applications. The session will detail the difference between Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and how they relate to one another. The first half will end with the potential that Facebook backed Libra blockchain could have in financial inclusion and global health. The session will also show participants use cases where Blockchain are already being proposed and implemented. During the second half, participants will through a hands-on exercise learn how to convert a real-world contract between two healthcare organization into Blockchain smart contract. The Blockchain of choice for this exercise will be Ethereum with a simple Integrated Development Environment. Participants will: • understand the concept of Blockchain and possible areas of application in global health • understand what digital assets are and how they relate to global health • through a hands-on exercise code their first smart contract.
