Digital health technologies (DHTs) represent various products used in the healthcare system, including software, applications (apps) and online platforms benefiting individuals and the wider health and social care system. It is a field characterised by complexity and dynamism.
The English digital health ecosystem centres around patients as the ultimate beneficiaries but comprises a vibrant network of stakeholders from all the private, public and third sectors (e.g., non-profits), engaging with each other at various steps along the technology lifecycle.
This report summarises the study which aimed to: assess the extent to which Gavi HSS support provided to DPR Korea during this period achieved, or is on track to achieve, its objectives; determine to what extent it has contributed to strengthening the health system of the country; identify issues encountered during implementation that have affected the overall results; and share the lessons learnt for informed decision-making with regard to future support from Gavi and other international donors to the DPR Korea. This study was supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) DPR Korea.