Health Crises and Digitalization
S. Guru Basava Aradhya, Vishakha Gupta, P. Selvakumar, Manju Shree Raman, Jaspreet Singh, T. C. Manjunath, MOHIT Mohit · 2025
The rapid advancement of technology reshaped sectors, and the concept of digital health encompasses a broad spectrum of innovations, including telemedicine, technologies engagement and provided critical support systems around the world faced unprecedented challenges, digital health solutions emerged as vital tools for maintaining the continuity of care, improving accessibility, and enhancing the overall efficiency of health services. The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a massive shift towards digital health, as physical severely limited facilities. Telemedicine platforms surged in popularity, allowing safety shifts was ongoing management. Digital technologies, could maintain regular contact with these patients, adjusting treatment plans and offering support. Moreover, digital health tools facilitated rapid data collection and analysis, enabling more of the evolving crisis. For instance, played a crucial symptom tracking contact tracing, helping to identify outbreaks and manage community spread. Additionally, allowed policymakers to inform resource allocation public health strategies.