WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
The WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 provides a framework for member states to develop, implement, and strengthen digital health initiatives. It establishes strategic objectives for digital health governance, investment, interoperability, and data protection. Endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2020, it guides national digital health strategies and the development of digital health ecosystems aligned with Universal Health Coverage goals.
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Framework Domains (5)
Implementation Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IF.1 | Monitoring and evaluation framework |
| IF.2 | Multi-stakeholder engagement |
| IF.3 | Financing mechanisms |
| IF.4 | Research and evidence generation |
Strategic Objective 1 — Global Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SO1.1 | Share digital health knowledge |
| SO1.2 | Support digital health networks |
| SO1.3 | Global digital health repository |
| SO1.4 | Digital health capacity building |
Strategic Objective 2 — National Digital Health Strategies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SO2.1 | National digital health strategy adoption |
| SO2.2 | Digital health architecture blueprint |
| SO2.3 | Open-source health data standards |
| SO2.4 | Investment in digital health infrastructure |
| SO2.5 | Health information systems strengthening |
Strategic Objective 3 — Governance for Digital Health
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SO3.1 | Sustainable governance structures |
| SO3.2 | Regulatory frameworks for digital health |
| SO3.3 | Data governance and protection |
| SO3.4 | Standards and interoperability governance |
| SO3.5 | Artificial intelligence governance in health |
Strategic Objective 4 — People-Centred Health Systems
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SO4.1 | People-centred design principles |
| SO4.2 | Digital health literacy |
| SO4.3 | Equity and inclusion in digital health |
| SO4.4 | Patient engagement and empowerment |
| SO4.5 | Community health worker digital support |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025?
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 is a compliance framework from International (WHO) with 5 domains and 23 controls. The WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 provides a framework for member states to develop, implement, and strengthen digital health initiatives. It establishes strategic objectives for digital health governance, investment, interoperability, and data protection. Endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2020, it guides national digital health strategies and the development of digital health ecosystems aligned with Universal Health Coverage goals. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 have?
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 has 23 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Strategic Objective 2 — National Digital Health Strategies (5 controls), Strategic Objective 3 — Governance for Digital Health (5 controls), Strategic Objective 4 — People-Centred Health Systems (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 map to?
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 maps to 534 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are RICS Professional Standards — Data and Technology in Property (26% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (26% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (26% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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