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Episode 5 Part 1: 🌐 Digital Health, Data, and Patient-Centered Care: How to Put People First Hosted by: YO.DH Youth Ownership of Digital Health , Transform Health, and Young Experts: Tech for Health Special Guests: Carol Kamasaka (Senior Program Officer- Digital Health at PATH) and Isaac Ngugi (Community Manager at CUEA Innovation Hub) Join us as we explore the importance of incorporating patient-centeredness at the heart of health programs and the crucial role of health data in decision-making. Topics covered in this episode: 1. 🩺 Understanding the current disease-reactive model of healthcare 2. 🌟 The benefits of a patient-centered health system 3. 🌍 Challenges of implementing patient-centered care in LMICs and aligning international collaboration to support this transformation 4. 📈 Translating health data into informed decision-making 5. ✔️ Ensuring quality assurance and accuracy of health data 6. 📅 Evolution of the African digital health system over the last decade 7. 👩🏽💼 Carol’s leadership journey 8. 💬 Rapid dialogue 9. ✅ Conclusion 📺 Watch Here: https://lnkd.in/eKCJW2C6 #DigitalHealth #PatientCenteredCare #HealthData #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealth #HealthTech #DigitalHealthWeek #HealthcareTransformation #HealthLeadership #HealthcareCollaboration

Episode 5: 🌐 Digital Health, Data, and Patient-Centered Care: How to Put People First Hosted by: YO.DH Youth Ownership of Digital Health , Transform Health, and Young Experts: Tech for Health Special Guests: Carol Kamasaka (Senior Program Officer- Digital Health at PATH) and Isaac Ngugi (Community Manager at CUEA Innovation Hub) Join us as we explore the importance of incorporating patient-centeredness at the heart of health programs and the crucial role of health data in decision-making. Topics covered in this episode: 1. 🩺 Understanding the current disease-reactive model of healthcare 2. 🌟 The benefits of a patient-centered health system 3. 🌍 Challenges of implementing patient-centered care in LMICs and aligning international collaboration to support this transformation 4. 📈 Translating health data into informed decision-making 5. ✔️ Ensuring quality assurance and accuracy of health data 6. 📅 Evolution of the African digital health system over the last decade 7. 👩🏽💼 Carol’s leadership journey 8. 💬 Rapid dialogue 9. ✅ Conclusion 📺 Watch Here: https://lnkd.in/eKCJW2C6 #DigitalHealth #PatientCenteredCare #HealthData #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealth #HealthTech #DigitalHealthWeek #HealthcareTransformation #HealthLeadership #HealthcareCollaboration

It's Digital Health Week 2024! 🩺 Digital health is transforming the way we think about care delivery, patient engagement, and global health equity. As we observe Digital Health Week 2024, it's an inspiring reminder of how innovation in technology is bridging gaps and creating opportunities for healthier communities worldwide. This year, the spotlight is on collaboration, accessibility, and sustainability in digital health solutions. From empowering remote care to enhancing data-driven decisions, the future of healthcare lies in leveraging digital tools to meet the needs of patients wherever they are. 🌍💻 Let's champion a future where digital health is not just a tool but a transformative force for good. How are you celebrating Digital Health Week? Share your thoughts and join the conversation! 💬✨ Read more: https://lnkd.in/etEfrsW8 #DigitalHealthWeek2024 #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareInnovation #VyTrac

Every November, JSI celebrates Digital Health Week. It’s a time to not only reflect on the ways in which digital transformation can strengthen health systems and move us closer to universal health care, but also to think about how we prioritize people, investments, and opportunities in a field teeming with new ideas. This year, we’re focusing on six key areas: 1. Future-proofing digital health 🚀 2. Providing patient-centered care 👥 3. Mitigating climate change 🌡️ 4. Scaling infrastructure 🏙️ 5. Creating an equitable digital health environment ⚧️ 6. Decolonizing the digital health space💡 We’re sharing some of our experiences in these areas. Find out more: #DigitalHealthWeek2024 #FutureProofingDigitalHealth #PatientCentredCare #ClimateAndDigitalHealth #ScalingDigitalPublicInfrastructure #DigitalHealthGovernanceAndFinancing #InclusivityInDigitalHealth

I recently got together with 'Femi Banjo and Neel Majumder at HealthTechX Academy to discuss the landscape of digital health in Africa. Our conversation covered several key topics: 1. The Scale of Digital Health in Africa:   - The digital health sector in Africa is growing rapidly, with significant investments and a projected market value reaching billions of dollars by the mid-2020s. Key statistics and figures illustrate the increasing adoption of digital health solutions across the continent. 2. Top Trends in African Digital Health:   - Telemedicine: Expanding access to healthcare in remote areas.   - Mobile Health (mHealth): Leveraging mobile technology for health education and services.   - Electronic Health Records (EHR): Improving data management and patient care.   - Health Information Systems: Enhancing healthcare delivery through better data analysis and management. 3. Success Stories of Digital Health Initiatives:   - We highlighted several initiatives that have significantly improved access to essential healthcare services in low-income communities. 4. Opportunities for Entrepreneurs:   - There are abundant opportunities for new entrepreneurs to create impactful digital health solutions in Africa, especially in areas such as telehealth, mobile diagnostics, and health information systems. The growing need for affordable and scalable solutions in low-resource settings presents a fertile ground for innovation. 5. In-Demand Skills for Digital Health Careers:   - Skills such as data analysis, software development, and healthcare informatics are highly sought after in the African digital health sector. For those transitioning from other fields, gaining knowledge in these areas, along with understanding local health challenges, is crucial. 6. Challenges in Adopting Digital Health Technologies:   - Hospitals in low-income regions face challenges such as limited infrastructure, lack of trained personnel, and financial constraints. Addressing these barriers is essential for successful technology adoption. 7. The Future of Digital Health Technologies in Africa:   - We foresee a future where digital health technologies become integral to healthcare systems across Africa, driving improvements in patient care, health outcomes, and system efficiencies. For a more in-depth discussion, you can watch the full recording of our conversation here: (https://lnkd.in/dtp_4KMC).

[Digital Determinants of Health] Last month, I joined the Digital Transformations for Health Lab Regional Youth Champion Roundtable Discussion of Digital Determinants of Health with the lead authors of the Lancet series. The purpose of the meeting was to engage youth voices and gather our feedback on emerging ideas of the Digital Determinants of Health (DDoH). As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the impact of technology on health is becoming more apparent, leading to the emergence of the term DDoH. During the roundtable, we discussed several topics, including what questions should be asked about technology affecting health, what should be included in DDoH's definition etc. One recurrent theme is digital equity - digital health for all cannot be achieved without equitable access to internet, devices, and literacy. It was such an engaging session, and as always, I shared my perspectives, and learned so much from my peers. I am very much looking forward to this new Lancet series on DDoH! #digitalhealth #digitalequity #Lancet #healthcare

Excited to discuss Qure.ai's last-mile impact on community health with People+ai! Join me to explore how #AI is improving #healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

I am looking forward to reveal the shocking truth 😳 about how to establish National Level Health-IT using Masterbuilders, and what such a system looks like, and more importantly - what IT-systems and data it contains. I was the CEO if the developing Company that supplied the first version of the Danish Platform back in 2011, so its actually doable! 😅 I will not be able to relay precise instructions in my 20 minutes of Fame later this morning, but I WILL give some very specific pointers.🚀 #smarthealthsummit #healthitplaforms #digitalhealthcare

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