Digital systems support equitable healthcare - 17/03/2022
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International and Regional Organizations | International
The COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying restrictions on daily life have made the need even more apparent for viable, scalable, and flexible alternatives to supplement traditional health treatments. For the elderly, for the poor, or for people in rural communities, access to healthcare services has always presented challenges. Digital health systems promise to transform this, making medical diagnoses and advice easily available everywhere. In the best circumstances, new health platforms have already helped to empower patients, facilitated relief for people who are vulnerable or in distress, and enabled healthcare providers to deliver better care and treatments, especially during global health emergencies.