UNICEF India, IIHMR Delhi & IIT-B jointly launch digital health course

United Nations International Children's Emergency

Fund (UNICEF) India, the International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) Delhi, and the

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) have jointly launched a comprehensive health course. The 'Digital Health Enterprise Planning Course' will equip healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare administrators, and allied health professionals with the skills to support the digital transformation of the healthcare sector. Policymakers, IT professionals, and individuals involved in healthcare technology implementation too can take the course. The course is a major step toward fulfilling UNICEF India's commitment to the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH), launched during India's G20 Presidency in 2023. It aims to improve healthcare delivery by using digital technologies effectively, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the GIDH. The course is designed to address the growing demand for digital health education and to bridge the gap in training among healthcare professionals. The 10-week course includes nine modules and covers a range of topics crucial to digital health implementation.