Empowering public health services with Microsoft
In the face of a global pandemic and increasingly demanding patient needs, Microsoft’s David Rhew shares how technology can deliver virtual care experiences and accelerate the distribution of a vaccine for Covid-19
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Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years of age will nearly double from 12 per cent to 22 per cent, according to the World Health Organization.
“As we age, our ability to live independently, safely and confidently in our home diminishes,” says David Rhew, global chief medical officer and vice president of healthcare at Microsoft.
This change can occur gradually, over several years, due to progressive decline of physical and cognitive capabilities. Or it can be sudden and dramatic, such as after a stroke, heart attack or major fall. Either way, ageing in a safe and familiar location continues to be one of the most important goals for those affected and their caregivers. Rhew believes that technology can enable this.