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Weekly Wrap-up 20/2024

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May 26, 2024 2 min reading time

Health technology
Health technology – trends, challenges and opportunities: Almost 20 years ago, in 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a resolution calling on member states to consider so-called "e-health" strategies and infrastructure for modern healthcare in order to reap the benefits of "equitable, cost-effective, and widespread access." Since then, many initiatives have been launched, but the most striking change is the distinction between the pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic periods. On the one hand, the COVID-19 pandemic has further widened the gap in access to healthcare between high- and low-income countries, due to disruptions in (pharmaceutical) supply chains or a lack of access to comprehensive hygiene and protective measures. On the other hand, the lockdowns have highlighted the advantages of digital care alternatives and technologies and accelerated their adoption. (Photo: Excellentcc / Pixabay)
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