World Heart Federation (WHF)
WHF Statement on Reshaping and Strengthening Health Systems and All Forms of Financing to Meet the Needs of People Living with and at Risk of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Conditions
Declaration
27 May 2025
COVID-19 has highlighted how critical digital connectivity is to governments, businesses, and society, and has brought a newfound sense of urgency to the digital inclusion agenda. While the crisis has enabled hundreds of millions to participate online, it has also exacerbated the digital divide for 47% of the world’s population that remains unconnected. The post-COVID world will be more digital – requiring more connectivity, digital skills, and affordability.