The World Health Organization Unveils Plans To Create A Department Of Digital Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently revealed its plans to create a Department of Digital Health, which would be overseen by the division of the chief scientist—a new role. According to WHO, the new department would support countries in assessing, integrating, regulating, and maximizing the opportunities of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).

In addition to this news, former WHO regional director in Europe, Zsuzsanna Jakab was announced as the new WHO deputy director general to oversee these new efforts. Aside from the creation of the Department of Digital health, will be the development of a new Data Analytics . . .