Department for HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections
The WHO Department leads the global effort to end the epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), ensuring that every person has equitable access to highest-quality people-centred scientific evidence and services, regardless of who they are or where they live.
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Digital Health

The potential of information and communication technologies (ICT) to combat TB still remains largely untapped. Many countries and partners have embarked on pilot projects to study how eHealth (electronic health) and mHealth (mobile health) can be used in the fight against TB. WHO is in the process of collating evidence and best practices to help guide countries on how to maximize the impact of these technologies for people with TB.

 

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Handbook for the use of digital technologies to support tuberculosis medication adherence
12 December 2018

Handbook for the use of digital technologies to support tuberculosis medication adherence
TB patients and health-care providers are surrounded by information and communication technologies. They will be using these tools increasingly to obtain...
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Digital health for the end TB strategy: progress since 2015 and future perspectives: meeting report
9 February 2017

Digital health for the end TB strategy: progress since 2015 and future perspectives: meeting report

A joint WHO/ERS consultation held in Geneva on 7-8 February 2017 - focused on the theme “Digital health for the End TB strategy: progress since 2015...

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Digital health for the end TB strategy: an agenda for action
29 September 2015

Digital health for the end TB strategy: an agenda for action

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious global public health threat. Digital technologies present opportunities to combat TB on various fronts. This Agenda highlights...

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