Impact of Technology on Global Health Initiatives

Mugisha Emmanuel K.

Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

The integration of technology into global health initiatives (GHIs) has profoundly reshaped the landscape of healthcare delivery, access, and policy implementation worldwide. While GHIs have historically been criticized for fragmentation, inefficiency, and lack of coordination, technological advancements have introduced new avenues for system strengthening, especially in low-resource settings. This paper examines the multifaceted impact of digital innovations—including telemedicine, mobile health (mHealth), wearable technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, blockchain, and social media—on global health. These technologies have enabled remote consultations, improved disease surveillance, enhanced patient engagement, and expanded data-driven decision-making. Despite these gains, challenges remain in equitable access, data governance, regulatory harmonization, and the digital divide. The paper also highlights how strategic partnerships, regulatory frameworks, and appropriate technology-sharing models are essential for sustainable digital transformation. Ultimately, this study offers a critical assessment of how technological tools can enhance the effectiveness, equity, and inclusiveness of GHIs if applied within context-sensitive and ethically guided frameworks.

Keywords: Global Health Initiatives; Health Technology; Telemedicine; mHealth; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Wearable Technologies.

CITE AS: Mugisha Emmanuel K. (2025). Impact of Technology on Global Health Initiatives. Newport International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 6(2):66-73. https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJRMS/2025/6.2.6673