29
Jan

Introduction

Chronic health conditions pose a significant global burden. Unequal access to healthcare and health education further exacerbates this issue in underserved communities. Technology presents a powerful opportunity to bridge this access gap and empower individuals to take charge of their health.

This side meeting explores how technology can be leveraged to promote health in underserved communities. By highlighting successful applications and fostering discussions on overcoming implementation challenges, the meeting aims to inspire innovative solutions and advocate for increased investment in tech-based initiatives.

Prepare to embark on a journey of innovation and discovery as groundbreaking advancements in the realm of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention are unveiled at this special side event. Throughout the PMAC conference week, a myriad of pioneering technologies designed to revolutionize health promotion efforts in underserved communities will be showcased.

Focus Areas

For this Side Meeting, we will focus on two key principles essential for large-scale implementation and evaluation of health promotion technologies:

Scaling for Large-Scale Implementation: Strategies for expanding health technologies to reach wider populations effectively. Evaluation for Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness (including SROI): Methods to justify and mobilize financing for health promotion technologies by assessing their impact and value.

Given the numerous innovations and technologies for health promotion, primarily emerging from the private sector as consumer products, the critical challenge for governments is to prioritize and fund these technologies under Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Successful examples highlighted in this meeting will be evaluated based on their scalability and cost-effectiveness rather than just pilot implementations.