Area Of focus
Digital Health
Digital health has the power to save lives by cutting costs, speeding up treatment and increasing access to quality health care services globally.
Facts and figures
<5.7
years are attributed to poor quality care each year in low- and middle-income countries, up to 15% of overall deaths.
>50%
of the global population lacks access to health services.
>20%
of the population in most Sub-Saharan countries lives over two hours away from essential health services.
<15%
cost savings across health systems in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa by investing in digital tools.
$25B
in potential annual savings thanks to a reduction in hospital visits.
WHO’s role in digital health
Promoter
The World Health Organization (WHO) connects 194 countries through initiatives like the Global Digital Health Certification Network (Trust Network) to ensure secure health information sharing.
Enabler
WHO helps countries improve digital health governance by providing technical assistance and supporting policy development.
Regulator
WHO sets global standards for digital health policy and AI use in healthcare to protect patient safety and data privacy.
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