ICT&health December 8, 2025
Digital health is set to play a far greater role in the coming decade, as the World Health Organization (WHO) outlines an updated global strategy designed to help countries adopt digital tools responsibly and effectively. From AI-driven diagnostics to smartphone apps and wearables, these technologies are increasingly seen as essential building blocks for achieving universal health coverage, ensuring that everyone, everywhere has access to high-quality care without financial burden.
In its newly reaffirmed Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020–2027, released on 1 December, WHO calls on governments to accelerate national planning, strengthen governance, and embed digital solutions into resilient, equitable health systems. A further update, covering 2028–2033, is already in preparation.
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