29
Jan

The past decades have witnessed the remarkable advancement in digital health technologies.  Advanced medical technologies such as wearable devices and remote monitoring systems empower individuals to proactively manage their health.  Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning enable faster and more accurate diagnosis, treatment, and drug discovery.  These technological advancements hold immense promise for improving global health outcomes and fostering a healthier future for all.

At the same time, with climate change gradually becoming one of the greatest health threats to humanities, threatening essential ingredients of human health, clean air, safe drinking water, food supply, safe shelter, etc., the risks of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases are also increasing at an unprecedented pace.  Are digital technologies therefore providing a solution for us to mitigate the impact of climate change on non-communicable diseases?

Globally, there are prominent examples through which philanthropy acted as a crucial and even leading player in catalysing the adoption and scaling up of health technologies. However, compared to pioneering tech companies, the engagement of the social sector, particularly philanthropy, has been insufficient and effective collaboration mechanisms have yet to be validated in a robust manner.