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Technology for health in the future

A E Wasunna1, D Y Wyper

  • 1Programme on Health Technology, World Health Organization, Geneva.

World Health Statistics Quarterly. Rapport Trimestriel De Statistiques Sanitaires Mondiales
|July 24, 1998
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Technological advancements in health offer great potential, but developing countries face significant barriers. Effective utilization requires knowledge, assessment, and comprehensive technology management policies for equitable health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Health Technology
  • Biogenetics
  • Medical Devices
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Environmental Technologies

Background:

  • Emerging technologies promise significant health impacts in the future.
  • Developing nations encounter substantial obstacles in adopting new health technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To balance the potential of new health technologies with the conditions for their effective use.
  • To highlight critical factors for appropriate technology implementation in global health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on technological advancements and health.
  • Analysis of barriers to technology adoption in developing countries.
  • Policy-oriented discussion on knowledge, assessment, and management.

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Main Results:

  • Technological progress in health is accelerating.
  • Significant disparities exist in technology access and utilization.
  • Knowledge, assessment, and policy are crucial for effective technology deployment.

Conclusions:

  • Bridging the technology gap requires strategic planning and policy development.
  • A comprehensive approach to technology management is essential for equitable global health.
  • Focusing on knowledge and assessment will ensure technologies benefit all populations.