UNICEF Digital Health and Information Systems 2024 Annual Report
UNICEF’s digital health journey in 2024: Strengthening health care through digital innovation and partnership
Highlights
The year 2024 marked an important phase for UNICEF’s Digital Health and Information Systems (DHIS) unit as we expanded on our integrated Primary Health Care approach, worked to operationalize digital health strategies and supported countries to place children at the centre of their digital transformation efforts. As technology continues to reshape healthcare, we remain committed to ensuring that digital solutions are not only accessible but also effectively integrated into national health systems. Our work has contributed to improving service delivery, enhancing data-driven decision-making, augmenting human resource capacities and strengthening health programs, including those in fragile settings.
This report reflects our efforts in 2024, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and opportunities. While the digital health field continues to evolve, challenges such as funding constraints, the need for greater capacity, and improving global coordination remain. To address these challenges, we will focus on strengthening partnerships, integrating digital health solutions within primary healthcare systems, and advocating with governments and relevant working groups to ensure that even remote and underserved communities have access to healthcare services. Looking ahead, we will focus on expanding digital interventions within primary healthcare, strengthening governance, and fostering partnerships to drive further progress. This report provides a comprehensive review of our work and outlines strategic priorities for the coming year.
