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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India is organising a Global Conference on Digital Health in New Delhi on March 20 and 21, 2023, in collaboration with the World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office. The conference, themed "Taking Universal Health Coverage to the Last Citizen," examined the potential of digital health solutions to improve healthcare delivery and achieve universal health coverage goals.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, India's Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, emphasised the critical role of digital health in revolutionising healthcare systems in his virtual address to the conference. Global health experts, policymakers, and leaders from both the public and private sectors attended the conference.

Creating Agreement On Digital Public Goods

India intends to launch a global digital health initiative as an institutional framework to build consensus on the promotion of digital public goods as a key enabler in achieving universal health coverage goals. The initiative will emphasise the use of digital technologies to strengthen health systems, increase access to quality health care, and reduce health inequities.

Telemedicine, health information systems, and mHealth are examples of digital health solutions that have the potential to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes. By utilising these technologies, healthcare providers can reach more patients, including those in remote and underserved areas, and provide timely and cost-effective care.

Improving Healthcare Quality And Access

Remote consultations and monitoring via digital health solutions can also improve healthcare access and quality. Patients can consult with healthcare providers from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need for travel and lowering the risk of infection.

Wearables and sensors, for example, can provide healthcare providers with real-time data on their patient's health status, allowing for early detection and intervention for chronic conditions. This may result in improved health outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

Improving Health-Care Systems

By improving data collection and analysis, digital health solutions can also help to strengthen health systems. Digital health information systems can collect patient data in real - time, allowing healthcare providers to make more informed decisions and track progress toward health goals.
Furthermore, digital solutions can facilitate the sharing of health data among various healthcare providers and systems, improving care coordination and continuity of care. This is especially useful for patients who have complex health needs and require care from multiple providers.

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