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What Is Digital Health Week?

Digital Health Week is a global moment when people around the world take coordinated action to shape how digital technologies are used in health — so that the digital transformation of health strengthens equity, rights, and access for everyone, everywhere.

Held each year in early November, it brings together communities, civil society, practitioners, policymakers, and governments to push for concrete changes that make health systems stronger, fairer, and more inclusive in the digital age.

Why It Matters

Digital tools are changing how health care works, from how services are delivered to how data is used. But when the digital transformation of health moves forward without the right rules, protections, and public accountability, it doesn’t just leave people behind. It often repeats and deepens the same inequalities already built into our health systems.
Digital Health Week is one way we work to change that.
It’s about making sure the digital transformation of health:

Works for everyone, not just a few, helping countries deliver health for all

Amplifies the voices of youth, civil society, and communities most often excluded from decision-making

Respects people’s rights and privacy

Who Can Take Part…
And What Can You Do?

Everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be an expert to get involved, just someone who cares about building fair, inclusive, and people-first health care and systems.
In the past, participants have included:

Health ministries and government agencies

Civil society organisations and community leaders

Youth and gender equality groups

Health workers, researchers, and digital advocates

Global health institutions and private sector partners

During the week, people take action by:

Hosting webinars, workshops, or local events

Sharing stories and experiences online

Speaking with decision-makers

Joining or leading consultations

Spreading the word on social media with #DigitalHealthWeek

All of these actors and actions help shape the digital transformation of health, so it works for everyone.

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What We’ve Achieved Together

Since it began, Digital Health Week has grown every year.
Together, we’ve:

Brought together voices from more than 40 countries

Raised awareness about data rights, privacy, and fairness

Helped shape global plans for digital health through consultations and public action