How can we ensure that digital health improves health outcomes in an inclusive way in Latin America and the Caribbean? This was one of the main points of discussion among country leaders in our Social Protection and Health Division’s Regional Policy Dialogue, Digital Health for All: LAC’s Golden Opportunity to improve the efficiency, quality and equity of sector. The RPD … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways from our Regional Policy Dialogue: The Golden Opportunity of Digital Health for LAC
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Promoting Women’s Development in Digital Health
Globally, women make up 70% of the workforce in the health and social care sector. However, only 25% of women occupy leadership positions. In addition, the gender pay gap in the healthcare sector is 26%, higher than the average for other sectors (16%). It is estimated that almost $160 trillion is lost globally due to gender differences in earnings between men and … [Read more...] about Promoting Women’s Development in Digital Health
Reducing health inequalities using digital health tools
Latin America and the Caribbean is known as one of the least equal regions in the world - and it is also unequal in terms of health. Did you know that digital tools can help reduce these inequalities? Health inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean In many countries of the region, the infant mortality rate for the poorest families is more than double of the richest … [Read more...] about Reducing health inequalities using digital health tools
Attention! We Are Looking for Women Leaders in Digital Health
Jennifer became alarmed when the application that monitored her pregnancy showed abnormal results. What was the problem? The software was based on parameters of a 45-year old white male. It is clear that we need more women to participate in digital health and more visibility for those who participate in the sector. On the Day of Women and Girls in Science, we invite you to … [Read more...] about Attention! We Are Looking for Women Leaders in Digital Health
What’s in a name? Speaking the same language in digital health
Anyone who knows the work of William Shakeaspeare in Romeo and Juliet recognizes these famous lines: “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet!” In @BIDgente we have been asking a similar question regarding Electronic Health Record systems. What happens when we give different names to the same thing? In health systems, it can be … [Read more...] about What’s in a name? Speaking the same language in digital health