Digital technologies have improved primary health care (PHC) for cardiovascular and mental health conditions in Asia-Pacific, especially through telemedicine, wearables, and mobile apps. However, most tools focus on targeted messaging and data collection, lacking integration for coordinated, long-term care. Artificial intelligence is underutilized, and user-centered design involving patients and providers is largely absent, risking poor adoption. Fragmented digital interventions limit care continuity and data sharing, hindering health system planning. To enhance impact, digital solutions must be integrated, culturally adapted, and support both physical and mental health, emphasizing coordinated, people-centered strategies that address regional disparities and equity.
Financial services,Education,ICT,Health
Africa
17 March 2026
The EDISON Alliance
A World Economic Forum Initiative