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    Type of settings
    On-line
    Category of capacity building activity
    Seminar/Webinar
    PHIRI Activity
    No
    Activity schedule
    Fixed date(s)
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    Activity local date
    -
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    GEO coverage
    Europe
    Language
    English
    Available in other languages
    No
    Target audience
    Junior specialists;
    Experts;
    Public Health Sector;
    Public Health Professionals;
    Health Professionals;
    Public Health Authorities;
    Decision-Makers;
    Policy-Makers

    WHO/Europe's study, conducted in collaboration with the Public Health Data, Knowledge, and Research Directorate of Public Health Wales, reveals that digital health tools are predominantly utilized in urban settings and by individuals with higher education and economic status, while ethnic minorities and those facing language barriers encounter limited access. To tackle these disparities, the study recommends establishing a unified framework to monitor engagement, identify inequalities, enhance digital literacy, and facilitate accessibility for individuals with disabilities or language constraints. In line with these objectives, WHO/Europe is hosting a 1-hour webinar on April 17th, part of the "Decoding Data and Digital Health" series, to explore efforts in advancing digital health equity across the region. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital health technologies, which have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by increasing accessibility, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. However, recent findings underscore that these technologies are not equally accessible across Europe, particularly impacting those with poor health. The event will bring together experts involved in the study to discuss the significance of digital health equity and strategies for monitoring it.

    Topics
    Health systems » Health resources and activities » Physical and technical resources » Medical technology;
    Policy
    Free keywords
    Digitalization
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    Leading organizer
    World Health Organisation Europe
    Partners
    Public Health Wales NHS Trust
    Contact

    WHO Headquarters in Copenhagen
    (+45 45 33 70 00)

    Updated on 07 September 2023