Digital COVID-19 health certificates for international travel launched
The ability to authenticate health records at border points of entry will help to facilitate the safe and efficient resumption of international travel during the global pandemic.
Policies and strategies that affect public health, from immunization campaigns to anti-tobacco laws and strengthening health systems. I also share news about the work of the World Health Organization, where I currently work, as well as other public health agencies.
Research shows a growing digital health market
The pandemic has served to accelerate acceptance among consumers for digital health technologies – but the acceptance is also extending to the medical provider and insurance communities, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) research shows.
Lessons from 2020 in digital transformation and 2021 predictions
"We start 2021 with hope and well-founded optimism, despite the ravages of the pandemic," reflects Dr Charles Alessi, chief clinical officer at HIMSS.
Breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis reduces rates of false negatives
A retrospective study found that breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), compared to screening without DBT, improved sensitivity and specificity and reduced the rates of false negatives.
COVID-19 Prompts Urgency of Bridging Digital Divide in Central Asia
Almost half of the population in Central Asia is not digitally connected, missing out on employment opportunities, falling behind in learning and not receiving adequate healthcare, said World Bank representatives…
We don’t trust drinking fountains anymore, and that’s bad for our health – The Washington Post
Fountains were once a revered feature of urban life, a celebration of the tremendous technological and political capital it takes to provide clean drinking water to a community. Today, they’re…
World Health Day – public service announcement
Today is World Health Day. This not only marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization (where I currently work), but also a global day of events and campaigns highlighting the importance of security of public health and of more and effective investment into that cause. (more…)