POV Health Feature: Digital Innovation technologies & right to health

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Medical Doctor with expertise advocating for universal health access, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng speaks to
Phemelo about her third report to the Human Rights Council on the right to health which focused on
digital technologies and the right to health. The report analyses the impact of digital innovation and
technologies on the right to health, including the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality
of facilities, goods and services. It also analyses the impact of digital technologies on privacy and
data protection.
26 Jun 2023 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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