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WHO launches Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)

WHO launches Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) IAS Toppers

Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) launched by WHO aims to address healthcare digital transformation post-COVID-19.

WHO launches Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)
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About the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH):

  • The GIDH aims to address the digital transformation in healthcare, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • It aligns with one of the priority areas agreed upon during India’s G20 presidency in 2023.

Key Components of GIDH:

  • Country Needs Tracker: A tool to assess and address the digital health needs of different countries.
    • It will help in understanding specific requirements and challenges in implementing digital health solutions.
  • Country Resource Portal: It serves as a repositorymapping the available digital healthresources within each country.
    • It enables efficient utilization of existing resources and infrastructure.
  • TransformationToolbox: It offers a collection of quality-assured digitaltools for healthcare delivery.
    • It facilitates the adoption of standardized and effective digital solutions across healthcare systems.
  • Knowledge Exchange: It provides a platform for sharing best practices, experiences, and insights in digital health implementation.
    • It fosters collaboration and learning among countries to accelerate digital health initiatives.

Other key facts:

  • India’s digital health achievements during the pandemic, including the CoWIN platform for vaccination and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

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