Member States reflect on framework for South-East Asia Digital Health and AI Collaborative Network (SEA-DAC) at Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025
The three-day Summit collectively conveyed a unified message that digital health transformation is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a fundamental journey requiring standards, governance, interoperability, and deep inclusion. The sessions highlighted that digital health must prioritise people, focusing on citizen needs, empowering clinicians, and improving outcomes rather than just technology. Sustainable funding is essential, with countries integrating digital health into national budgets as a vital public infrastructure. Continuous regional collaboration, led by member states, should promote peer learning and coordinated efforts. AI should be governed ethically and safely to strengthen health systems and reduce disparities, especially in the Global South. Ensuring equity is crucial so that digital gaps do not create health divides and all nations have access to the resources and support needed to progress.
