WHO: Every dollar invested in digital health returns up to 24-fold

ICT&health November 11, 2024

For years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advocated that spending on health is, in fact, an investment in health. In a recent report, WHO extends this perspective to digital health, claiming that expenditures on telemedicine and chatbots can save lives and yield billions in savings.

WHO has shifted its view on digital

Today, 4.5 billion people lack access to essential health services due to economic or geographical barriers. Meanwhile, 5.52 billion people globally use the Internet (as of October 2024), which accounts for 67.5% of the world’s population. Of these, 96.2% go online using a mobile phone. With smartphones becoming more accessible and affordable, they present a viable point of care for those with limited healthcare access. They can...

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