It is estimated that health systems worldwide use less than 5% of available health data to improve patient outcomes, which means that decisions are not based on data or data is not used effectively to make improvements, according to a new World Bank report launched on August 19.
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The report also finds that digital technology and data are especially helpful to prevent and manage chronic diseases; care for both young and ageing populations; and prepare for future health emergencies and health risks triggered by climate change. The report titled ‘Digital-in-Health: Unlocking the Value for Everyone’, was released during the G20 Health Ministers’ meeting in Gandhinagar.
