Tag: digital divide
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Rebooting Digital Health for Children in South Asia: A Systemic Shift for Safer, Smarter Care
Introduction: A Digital Reboot for Child Health in South Asia Digital transformation has reshaped how communities interact with health information and services. In South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, a systemic reboot is overdue. The vision is clear: interoperable digital data, ethical AI, and scalable health technologies that improve access,…
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AI Widening the Philippine Digital Divide: Experts Urge Action at PIDS Forum
AI Risks and Opportunities in the Philippines The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and policymakers gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the nation’s governance, economy, and everyday life. The 11th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC), part of Development Policy Research Month, centered on the theme “Reimagining Governance in the Age of…
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AI risks widening the Philippine digital divide: policy actions urged
AI’s double-edged impact on the Philippines Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise for development, but experts warn it could widen the Philippine digital divide unless the government acts decisively. At the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ (PIDS) 11th Annual Public Policy Conference, a diverse panel emphasized that inclusive reforms are essential as the country navigates…
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AI and the PH Digital Divide: Experts Call for Bold Public Policy
AI and the Philippine Digital Divide: A Wake-Up Call Artificial intelligence (AI) promises unprecedented efficiency and innovation, but experts warn it could widen the Philippines’ digital divide if the government does not act swiftly. At the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ (PIDS) 11th Annual Public Policy Conference, scholars and policymakers called for inclusive reforms to…
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Public Attitudes Toward WA Verify and Barriers to Digital Health Tools: Washington State Insights
Understanding WA Verify and the Rise of Digital Public Health Tools Digital health tools, including vaccine verification systems, have become more common as public health and everyday life intersect. Washington State’s WA Verify, built on the SMART Health Card framework, offered a paperless way to prove COVID-19 vaccination status. As with many health technologies rolled…
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Exploring Attitudes and Barriers to Digital Public Health Tools: WA Verify Survey Insights
Introduction: The Rise of Digital Public Health Tools Digital health tools surged during the COVID-19 era, accelerating the shift toward electronic records, telemedicine, and digital vaccination verification. Washington State’s WA Verify, built on the SMART Health Card framework, became a widely used method for sharing vaccination status via mobile devices. As public health systems increasingly…