Meeting health needs
are attributed to poor quality care each year in low- and middle-income countries, up to 15% of overall deaths.
lacks access to health services.
in most Sub-Saharan countries lives over two hours away from essential health services.
Potential impacts
across health systems in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa by investing in digital tools.
can be increased through digital surveillance and outbreak management.
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.
Learn more about WHO’s work here.