By Ermiyas Males

A silent revolution is underway, one which holds the promise of transforming our healthcare. As we celebrate the Digital Health Week 2023, it’s not just a calendar event; it’s a call for a big change in how we understand and access healthcare, especially in a time when our smartphones are like extra hands and our lives are recorded in pixels. Digital Health Week 2023 invitations explore the myriad procedures generation intertwines with our well-being. Picture this, a young girl in a village gets access to a telemedicine platform to speak over with a healthcare professional miles away. In the digital dance, borders won’t be a problem, and everyone can access healthcare—it’s no longer just for a few. It’s about using technology to bring healing to every part of Kenya, making sure that everyone can access healthcare without any barriers.

In your hands, digital tools become sources of empowerment. It’s not just about using apps; it’s about removing barriers to access healthcare. Curious and optimistic young minds can lead us to a future where good health is as accessible as today’s popular viral memes. Lets harness technology to craft a narrative where fitness isn’t simply a topic for the aged but a useful tool for us all.

Now is the time for policymakers to create rules that connect with what people really need and care about. Digital Health Week invites us to create policies that are not just forward-thinking but also compassionate. It’s about understanding that the success of digital health initiatives depends on strategies that reflect the needs of a diverse population. We envision an insurance landscape where inclusivity is a guiding principle, not just a buzzword.

Digital Health Week is the turning point on our health narrative. It’s about spotting that your fitness isn’t simply in the fingers of healthcare experts, it is on your hands.This week is a possibility to become the author of your fitness story. Explore the world of telemedicine, interact with health apps, and include the understanding that empowers you to make informed choices. Digital health is not a miles off concept, it’s a tool with a view to actively manipulate and prioritize your health, making wellness an every day exercise, no longer an occasional notion.

Let us understand that this isn’t always a fleeting moment in time. It’s a crescendo—the end result of efforts, desires, and a collective choice for an extra suit, greater linked Kenya. This week, let’s not just witness and embrace the digital health revolution.

Written By – Ermiyas Males (aka Dambalash) is a youth Advocate in the field of reproductive health at Naya Kenya and a change leader with Nguvu Collective