Dear HIFA colleagues,
The World Health Summit is taking place on 15-17 October and virtual observation of the entire World Health Summit programme is free of charge and possible without prior registration.
https://www.conference.worldhealthsummit.org/
I would like to highlight two sessions with particular relevance to HIFA and global health commuities of practice.
1. KEY 04 - Game Changer: Digital Transformation for Health
Oct. 18, 2022, CEST: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM / UTC: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Digital Session: https://worldhealthsummit.zoom.us/j/82370582416
Meeting ID: 823 7058 2416
Keynote (KEY 04) - Rudolf Virchow
The digital transformation of health is progressing with great speed. Today’s digital technologies represent an essential component on the path to health literacy, sustainable health systems and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Fundamental changes are currently taking place in healthcare with regard to the way medical care is delivered and information is procured and disseminated. Digital Health First strategies are being developed rapidly as many large tech companies enter the health arena. The role of the major tech platforms in relation to reliable health information has been prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic and infodemics have become a major threat to health.
These developments have led to new forms of cooperation between international organizations and the tech industry at the global level. However, in many countries, significant investments in both health and digital infrastructure are needed and the regulatory environment is weak. There is concern about data extraction and loss of digital sovereignty. Countries need robust digital health strategies that integrate leadership, financial, organizational, human and technological resources as well as support to address the major impediments they face.
2. GHI 07 - Global Health Communications
Communications Innovations: A Driver for Better Health for All
Oct. 18, 2022, CEST: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM / UTC: 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Digital Session: https://worldhealthsummit.zoom.us/j/88939168960
Meeting ID: 889 3916 8960
Global Health Insights (GHI 07) - Oceania
The COVID-19 pandemic leaves us important lessons learned which can help us shape a global view on innovative health communications. The battle against mis/disinformation has become central, as digital, multi-media platforms and social media dominate the way we communicate. The massive use of social media has shifted the weight and authority that scientist and experts had in the past when communicating about health issues, including causes, risks and desired behaviors. At the same time, it continues to be essential to work with communities and individuals who are living off-line.
The panel will explore how to partner with evolving technology and the digital, tech and social media companies while continue to build on the best of the traditional communications modalities, and explore solutions that help us in our question towards healthy behaviors, prevent/prepare for pandemics and #HealthForAll.
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Please do share your observations with HIFA during and after the conference: hifa@hifaforums.org
Best wishes, Neil
Neil Pakenham-Walsh, Global Coordinator HIFA, www.hifa.org neil@hifa.org
Global Healthcare Information Network: Working in official relations with WHO
