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🎯 A new milestone for health! The official operation of the Health-IQ programme is expected to reshape healthcare in Greece. With its launch, the Minister of Health of Greece, Adonis Georgiadis, highlights the government's determination and effort to create a strong, innovative healthcare system that will serve all citizens with reliability and efficiency. 🏥 With the collaboration of the Greek Government and WHO/Europe, under the leadership of Dr Hans Kluge , Health-IQ will strengthen the delivery and evaluation of healthcare services. Together, we aim to improve the overall quality of care and the health of the population, while enhancing equity in access to healthcare. 💙 Driven by quality assessment through evidence-based processes, Health-IQ creates the conditions for more person-centred healthcare, leaving no one behind

New improvements in a difficult and critical sector in Greece! Health

The #NESG in collaboration with The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Health Federation of Nigeria (HFN) will host a panel discussion at the ongoing event themed "Nigeria's Healthcare Industry Trends and Opportunities". #HealthSector #NigeriaHealthCare

Advancing quality of care through digital health 🌐 The WHO Office on Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Athens participated in the Health IT Conference, joining a panel discussion titled "From Digital Transformation to Effective National Health Service Management" alongside the Deputy Minister of Health of Greece, Dr Marios Themistocleous, and the Secretary General for Public Health, Dr Fofo Kalyva. The discussion highlighted how digital health is driving impactful improvements in quality of care across the WHO European Region. Emphasis was placed on the importance of robust quality and safety metrics—grounded in our country support activities—that are essential for building patient-centred, effective, and resilient health systems. 💡 We remain committed to harnessing digital innovation to strengthen quality of care and ensure safe, effective and equitable healthcare for all. #WHOGreece #AthensQoCOffice WHO Regional Office for Europe Válter R Fonseca JOAO BREDA

Türkiye hosts some outstanding UK healthcare companies, which are driven by the UK’s innovative ecosystem supported by industry, academia, government, the NHS and other health funders. 🩺 Today, I met with key players of Healthcare and Life Sciences sector in Istanbul to discuss expanding business opportunities. There was so much to discuss around Turkish healthcare landscape, including digital health, healthy ageing initiatives, and upcoming advancements in medical technologies – we can’t wait to unpack the opportunities over the following months. 🔬 In the spirit of promoting health literacy, I challenge you to a health-themed word scramble! Can you unscramble the following words related to healthy living? If you can, comment below! 🧩 1. NTRIITOUN 2. RCISEXEE 3. SSEWLLNE 4. DCOORT 5. LALGNIEH Let's add some fun to our mission of driving healthcare innovation between our countries!   Reach out to my team if you are interested in doing business in Türkiye: [email protected] 📩

Nepal’s unique combination of a diverse population, emerging healthcare infrastructure, cost-effectiveness, and supportive government policies makes it an ideal location for conducting clinical trials. While challenges such as regulatory development and cultural considerations exist, the opportunities for groundbreaking research and the potential to significantly impact public health in the region are immense. For companies and research institutions looking to expand their clinical trial operations into new regions, Nepal represents a promising and strategic choice.

"Improving access is important but not enough to face the current challenges of healthcare systems. We need a whole-system approach to improve quality of care! We need a clear focus on equity, efficiency, and outcomes that matters to people", underlined Dr JOAO BREDA, Head, WHO Athens Office on Quality of Care and Patient Safety & Special Adviser for the Regional Director, Special Representative and Officer in Charge, WHO Greece. 📣 The WHO Office on Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Athens is participating in the European Health Forum Gastein to discuss these vital issues. Health systems are encountering unprecedented challenges - they need to evolve to meet the changing needs of populations. With only 32% of countries in the Region having national plans for quality of care, the Office is leading efforts to reform health systems through a whole-system approach to quality of care that prioritizes: 📌 equitable, efficient, accessible, timely, people-centered services; 📌 adequate governance & financing; and 📌an empowered workforce. A huge thank you to our Regional Director for WHO/Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, and Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director of the Division of Country Health Policies & Systems, for their great support of our mission. #whogreece #athensqocoffice WHO Regional Office for Europe

2nd #eCyberHealth24 Int'l #Conference 3 July 2024 #Athens #Greece Meet our Main Supporter, Hellenic Digital Health Cluster (HDHC) “HDHC was established in 2021 as an initiative of the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH), with the support of several innovative businesses active in #digital #health, aiming towards the promotion and development of a strong #digitalhealth ecosystem in #Greece, as well as the acceleration of the #digitaltransformation of the healthcare sector in the country. Services offered by HDHC, both to members and to the Greek ecosystem more broadly, aim to strengthen their networking, extroversion and entrepreneurship. It does so by (i) providing consultation to Greek businesses active in the field of digital health services, and (ii) through its involvement in projects relevant to the development of advanced digital skills, and the #digitalisation of businesses and public services. Focus areas of high value, to its members, include #healthdata #management and the creation of #telemedicine solutions. HDHC consists of 33 members and since its establishment it has developed a broad network of partners and collaborators across Europe.”  www.hdhc.gr Would you like to join us as a Supporter or Sponsor? Contact us today Stay Tuned for more at www.e-cyberhealth.eu

AFRICA TREND: South Africa Leads in Digital Health Innovation Netcare's CareOn, a pioneering electronic health record (EHR) system, has clinched the Digital Innovation Award at the 7th International Quality Awards in London. This South African innovation, chosen from 87 entries across 19 countries, is revolutionising healthcare delivery. With a projected 21% annual internal rate of return, CareOn exemplifies the burgeoning African medical technology market, set to reach USD 15.32 billion by 2029 at a 6.3% CAGR. This digital transformation positions South Africa at the forefront of global healthcare innovation. Interested in exploring opportunities in African digital health? Contact Lynne Martin at [email protected]. #HelpingAfricaGrow #AfricanInnovation #DigitalHealth #MedTech #HealthcareRevolution

Our Deputy Director Global Health Informatics at eHealth Africa, AbdulHamid Yahaya was a guest on the Global Digest Show with ADVOCATE BROADCASTING NETWORK yesterday. It was an insightful conversation about the crucial role businesses play in advancing global health solutions. During the discussion, he was asked, “How can organizations like eHealth Africa and private sector stakeholders build sustainable models for healthcare that can not only respond to emergencies but also improve long-term health outcomes?” In response, he shared a powerful perspective on how eHealth Africa approaches sustainable healthcare models, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology, public-private partnerships, data-driven decision making and much more. Watch the clip below to hear his thoughts directly. #WeAreEHA #Impact #Quality #Innovation