Digital health - World Health Organization (WHO) The WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health, adopted in 2020 by the World Health Assembly, presents a roadmap to link the latest developments in innovation and digital health, and put these tools to action in order to improve health outcomes Part of WHO’s strategic vision is for digital health to be supportive of equitable and universal access to quality health services Digital health can
WHO Innovation Hub - World Health Organization (WHO) Born from WHO’s transformational commitment in the Department of Digital Health and Innovation, the WHO Innovation Hub works to activate the entire innovation ecosystem towards the development and scaling of health innovations for all
Digital Health and Innovation 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
Leveraging accessible digital health innovations to advance health . . . The International Disability Alliance and World Health Organization invite you to join the webinar "Leveraging accessible digital health innovations to advance health equity for persons with disabilities" on 7 April 2026, 12:00-13:30 CEST
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
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
Making Rare Diseases Count | World Economic Forum Rare diseases affect more than 300 million people worldwide and remain one of the largest areas of unmet need in global health They have also catalysed innovations with far-reaching impact, including diagnostic platforms, treatments, digital health tools and data-driven care models
WHO and Society of Robotic Surgery launch health innovation initiative . . . This strategic collaboration represents a flagship initiative under WHO’s health innovation agenda – focused on unlocking the power of digital technologies and health system innovation to deliver essential health services to those who need them most
Public Digital Health Technology WHO engages with healthcare practitioners and producers of digital health devices and systems to assess relevance of content, review against test maturity models and country need, validate interoperability and help establish processes to ensure digital health technologies help achieve positive health outcomes and health system benefit in the short and long term
Empowering countries to harness digital health for stronger health systems Digital technologies are rapidly transforming health systems around the world From electronic medical records and telemedicine to artificial intelligence and data-driven surveillance, innovation is redefining how care is delivered, managed, and evaluated Yet this transformation presents a paradox, especially in low- and middle-income countries While digital initiatives are multiplying, they