MedPage Today June 30, 2020
— Innovations and new technology are playing a big role in the pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic relentlessly spreads globally it has been pushing healthcare systems to their limits and compelling governments and healthcare institutions to rethink their service delivery strategies. While the number of men infected by COVID-19 is greater than the number of women, globally girls and women face challenges as gender inequality has become more pronounced and women’s health status has been affected. Member States, United Nations agencies, non-government organizations, and foundations are incorporating the use of technology to address this grave public health crisis.
COVID-19 is the first pandemic in human history where technology and social media are being used on a massive scale to keep...