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Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) Summary

The Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) is a network managed by the World Health Organization (WHO), launched in October 2023 to support digital health transformation in countries worldwide. It involves organizations, institutions, and partners dedicated to advancing equitable and sustainable digital health systems. Over 70% of countries have digital health strategies, but many lack financial commitments, robust governance, and enabling environments, hindering full transformation.

GIDH's mission is to assist countries in planning, building, financing, and governing digital health ecosystems, moving from small-scale projects to large-scale implementation by providing tools, platforms, and policy support. This initiative aims to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on digital public infrastructure for health.

Key objectives include identifying country-specific needs, strengthening ecosystems through collaboration, improving funding transparency, and monitoring progress. The initiative is guided by pillars focused on resource alignment, quality tools, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. Core activities involve coordinating partners, engaging countries, and fostering partnerships with UN agencies and others.

As of April 2024, GIDH has impacted thousands of health applications and countries in all WHO regions, with high visibility through events like G20 and UN gatherings. Countries like India and Brazil are "Lighthouse Countries," highlighting member involvement.

Individuals and organizations can join by contacting GIDH for membership, exploring tools, providing in-kind support, or participating in knowledge exchange, with resources available on the WHO website.