From AI for health to water safety & maternal care — a promising discussion with the New Development Bank (NDB) on turning innovation into impact across the WHO European Region. In Shanghai, I had the opportunity to meet with Mr Vladimir Kazbekov, Vice President of New Development Bank, to

How do primary care professionals feel about AI-assisted #DigitalHealth tools? A new study aims to answer this question. 3 key insights: 💡 Low knowledge of AI but willingness to learn 🧑🏻‍⚕️ Mixed attitudes 🚦 Inconsistent experiences In essence, health professionals are ready

Excited to share a new study by ARU & WHO/Europe: The role of #AI in mitigating the impact of radiologist shortages. In Europe and around the world, we face a growing shortage of radiologists. But did you know that AI could help reduce their workload by >50%? We see

What’s the role of AI in #radiology? New study with ARU finds: 🤖 Faster, better image interpretation 🧑🏻‍⚕️ AI supports, not replaces radiologists 📊 Could cut workload by ~50% AI can ease shortages, but only with human expertise. Learn more: bit.ly/3EPbPXc

Excited to share a milestone over a year in the making: the special issue of International Journal of Medical Informatics, dedicated to #DigitalHealth in the WHO European Region. Thanks to our incredible authors and contributors, we have been able to take a closer look at: 🏥Digital health governance and policy

[Publication alert - Rapid evidence services] There are moments in public health when waiting for a perfect time to act isn’t an option. Decisions may need to be made within days, and the stakes are high. New WHO/Europe guidance helps bridge that gap. This tool supports health

When decisions must be made quickly, evidence still matters. Our new guide on Rapid Response Products supports fast, informed health policy with clear steps, examples and templates. Explore it here: bit.ly/44wj2Gi

[Save the date - Webinar] How do we ensure responsible use of #HealthData when AI seems to be taking over every aspect of our lives, including healthcare? On 28 May, WHO/Europe will host a webinar diving into one of the most pressing issues in #DigitalHealth today. Learn more

Grateful to Slovenian Health Minister Valentina Rupel Prevolnik for hosting the 11th High-Level Small Countries Initiative meeting in Bled 🇸🇮. Today, we signed an MoU formalizing Slovenia’s role as host of this important gathering. I commended Minister Rupel Prevolnik’s active

Honoured to meet again with 🇸🇮 President Nataša Pirc Musar in Ljubljana. I thanked President Nataša Pirc Musar for consistently supporting World Health Organization (WHO) & multilateralism – especially as we navigate global challenges and shape the future of health together. I was inspired by her leadership on

Did you know that even though women live longer than men, they spend fewer years in good health? A while back, WHO/Europe published an important study on the role of #DigitalHealth solutions in improving women’s health, empowerment, and gender equality. We found that tools

NEW Health Policy: Transforming women's health, empowerment, and gender equality with digital health: evidence-based policy and practice. David Novillo Ortiz Read it here: thelancet.com/journals/landi…

The world is failing its health check-up. In many countries, maternal mortality remains unacceptably high and essential services are at risk. Without urgent action—incl better data and sustainable financing—we could miss the chance to prevent 700,000 maternal deaths by 2030.

What can small countries teach us about digital transformation in health? A lot, as was clear during the 11th meeting of the Small Countries Initiative (SCI) in Bled, Slovenia, this week. Since SCI was established in 2013, all participating countries have made progress in their

📢 Just a few days to go until our Conference on AI healthcare & human rights", exploring: AI's impact on the patient-doctor relationship, access, autonomy, health data and more! 🔗 Follow the livestream on 21 May here 👇🏽event.prospectumlive.com/conference-on-…

AI will not replace health care workers - but it will transform health care for good, if we get it right. At today’s #WHA78 side event on empowering primary health care (PHC) with digital intelligence, I reflected on what I saw in rural #China: a woman’s X-rays interpreted

At #WHA78, I met with 🇵🇹 Health Minister Ana Paula Martins to exchange on Portugal’s health system developments and our continued work together. I thanked Portugal for its support to our work on AI and health, welcomed its commitment to reform, including the strengthening of

What role should #AI play in how we manage public health emergencies? We’ve been hearing this question a lot, and now the answer is clearer. WHO/Europe & IKMZ study explores how AI could support risk communication, community engagement, and infodemic management (RCCE-IM).

Great news from Barcelona! We are proud to welcome UOC University as the new WHO/Europe collaborating centre on #DigitalHealth📱. It’s a real pleasure to collaborate with Francesc Saigí Rubió and his team. This new designation is part of our commitment to grow our network of collaborating

If you have teenagers in your life, chances are they’re on social media. And it’s not a bad thing. Digital spaces can promote creativity and connection. But they can also expose young people to risks: anxiety, depression, harmful content. We all share a responsibility to make