Digital determinants of health and the role of technology companies
The first session explored the role of technology companies in shaping digital health, emphasizing the importance of data governance and responsible regulation of digital platforms. It also highlighted the challenges of gender-related barriers to digital access and the need for more research into the impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being.
National approaches to digital health transformations and key considerations for building trust
The second webinar shifted the focus to national approaches to digital health transformations, examining strategies for developing digital-first health systems in Nigeria and India while ensuring they are inclusive of young people. Fellows also discussed tools that can help young people become active digital citizens for health and explored the complexities of building trust in digital health systems to ensure equitable access and benefits.
Watch the full discussions from the Research Fellows Dissemination Series.
Both sessions offered valuable insights from emerging researchers working at the intersection of digital health and governance.
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Ilona Kickbusch is the Director of the DTH-Lab. She is a visiting professor at the University of Geneva, the founding director, chair and senior distinguished fellow of the Global Health Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.
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Ilona Kickbusch is the Director of the DTH-Lab. She is a visiting professor at the University of Geneva, the founding director, chair and senior distinguished fellow of the Global Health Centre at the Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. She is known throughout the world for her expertise and is a sought after senior adviser and key note speaker. Her areas of expertise include the determinants of health, health in all policies, and global health governance. She advises countries on their global health strategies, trains health specialists, and is involved in German G7 and G20 health activities. She publishes widely and serves on various commissions and boards. She has been awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz) in recognition of her invaluable contributions to innovation in governance for global health and global health diplomacy. She has also been awarded the WHO Medal in recognition of her contribution to global health.
