miamijaialai.org – The World Health Organization (WHO) has been at the forefront of global health initiatives in 2024, with a particular focus on digital health and sustainable development goals. Here are some of the key initiatives launched and their objectives:
1. Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)
The GIDH, launched on February 20, 2024, is a network designed to amplify and align resources toward country-led digital health transformations. The initiative aims to:
- Assess and prioritize country needs for sustainable digital health transformation.
- Increase the alignment of country-level digital health resources and unfunded priorities.
- Support the accelerated achievement of digital health goals through collaborative efforts.
2. SDG3 Global Action Plan (GAP)
The SDG3 GAP approach has been used in 69 countries in 2024, focusing on collaborations at the country level, often supported by global accelerators. The GAP aims to:
- Assess and prioritize country needs for sustainable digital health transformation.
- Increase the alignment of country-level digital health resources and unfunded priorities.
- Support the accelerated achievement of digital health goals through collaborative efforts.
3. Multilateral Global Health Initiatives
Several multilateral global health initiatives are holding replenishments in 2024 and 2025, focusing on various aspects of health, including primary health care and sustainable financing. These initiatives aim to:
- Assess and prioritize country needs for sustainable health transformations.
- Increase the alignment of country-level health resources and unfunded priorities.
- Support the accelerated achievement of health goals through collaborative efforts.
Conclusion
The WHO’s initiatives in 2024 are a testament to its commitment to leveraging digital health and sustainable development to improve global health outcomes. By focusing on assessing and prioritizing country needs, aligning resources, and supporting accelerated achievement, these initiatives aim to make significant strides in global health. The collaborative efforts under these initiatives are crucial in addressing the complex challenges facing global health and ensuring that all countries can benefit from advancements in health technology and policy.