Towards an inclusive digital health ecosystem
The United Nations (UN) defines digital inclusion as equitable, meaningful and safe access to the use, leadership and design of digital technologies, services and associated opportunities for all, regardless of location.1 Despite globalization and technological advancements, inequitable distribution of digital health benefits remains a critical challenge.Socioeconomically disadvantaged populations continue to be underserved,because ensuring that no one is left behind is difficult when relying solely on technological advancements to cover the most vulnerable, who can least afford digital technologies. Inclusive digital health should be a must, but efforts should go beyond technology.
Authors
- Yao Jie Xie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9289-4985)
- John O’ Donoghue
- Derjung M. Tarn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7426-6387)
- Carol Kelleher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7919-1599)
- Kayode Philip Fadahunsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1470-5493)
- Audrey Grace
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- University College Cork (IE)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bulletin of the World Health Organization
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2471/blt.24.292020
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 22.52