Digital Health and Innovation - World Health Organization (WHO) The Department of Digital Health and Innovation (DHI) is committed to improving global health through science-based innovation and digital health We help countries plan, develop, and ethically implement evidenced-based digital technologies and innovations to address priorities Our goal is to ensure equitable access to digital solutions while reinforcing the importance of robust foundations
WHO Innovation Hub - World Health Organization (WHO) Launched in 2024, Demand Catalyst has engaged 17 member states, and supported the scaling of 6 innovations across mental health, primary healthcare, and maternal child health The experience is being codified in a WHO Guidance and Toolkit for the Scaling of Innovations in Health, to be finalized in 2025
Digital Health and Innovation - World Health Organization (WHO) Digital technologies are now integral to daily life, and the world's population has never been more interconnected Innovation, particularly in the digital health sphere, is also happening on an unprecedented scale Despite this, the potential of digital technologies and innovation to improve the health of populations remains largely untapped With a coordinated approach to health products and
5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented scale, particularly in the digital sphere, the World Health Organization says Advances such as artificial intelligence and gene editing are transforming the way diseases are detected and treated Here are 5 innovations that are pushing boundaries in healthcare
Demystifying digital health innovations and future technologies The agenda also includes a closer look at practical applications, benefits, common barriers and ethical considerations in adopting digital health innovations Additionally, the webinar will highlight key stakeholders and their roles in facilitating and scaling up cutting-edge technology in the health-care sector
Digital health technology and AI is changing healthcare | World . . . For example, an all-female health provider in Pakistan, Sehat Kahani, has e-health clinics around the country where - for a cost of $0 66 - patients can see one of a network of 1,500 doctors via a digital platform
Incorporating innovation and digital health to improve quality of care . . . Ongoing global health challenges have led to enormous innovations in digital health services and improvements in the quality of digital health services, such as telehealth, which has been a useful alternative and complement for delivering health services recently Digital health solutions and the secondary use of health data provide excellent
UNDC Digital Health Spotlight Event: Harnessing digital technologies . . . The UN Digital Community Spotlight Series – Digital Health event, held on January 23, 2025, provided a platform to explore the transformative potential of digital technologies in healthcare This session introduced key concepts in digital health, discussed the role of innovation in strengthening healthcare systems, and highlighted ongoing UN initiatives in the field
Regional Director’s Keynote Address - World Health Organization (WHO) - Distinguished Delegates and Guests - Partners, colleagues and friend A very good morning to you all I am very pleased to speak to you today about insights from the Asia Pacific on big data, AI and other digital platforms and technologies being used to improve the health of people and communities This is a topic that holds tremendous potential and opportunity to transform health outcomes in
India can be a global pathfinder in digital health – here’s how As a key proponent of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH), launched during the G20 Summit under India’s Presidency in 2023, the country has emerged as a global leader in promoting collaboration, interoperability, and equitable access to digital health solutions