The Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Panama, with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), has launched the National Strategy for Digital Health Transformation, aimed at modernizing the healthcare system through the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT). The strategy seeks to ensure that every citizen, regardless of location or condition, has access to timely and high-quality healthcare services, promoting equity, dignity, and the fundamental right to health.

Nicaragua did not published a Digital Health Strategy to date

Honduras has announced a significant step towards modernizing its healthcare system through the launch of a Digital Transformation Roadmap. This comprehensive plan aims to revolutionize the country's health sector in the short and medium term.

Key Aspects of the Digital Transformation Roadmap

The roadmap addresses several crucial areas:

Guatemala officially publushed its 2022-2032 Digital Health strategy (December 2022)

The country has issued a Digital Transformation Strategy, with some parts with it to adress Digital Health issues. In addition, in late 2021 the country published its 5 year plan and strategy for Digital Health. Currenltly, the digital agenda is in the final stages of review prior to publication

Costa Rica's National Digital Health Strategy 2023-2030

Costa Rica has launched a comprehensive National Digital Health Strategy aimed at transforming its healthcare sector through digital technologies. This strategy aligns with both national health policies and international digital health initiatives.

Key Objectives

The strategy focuses on three main strategic objectives:

Belize addresses Health as a major topic to tackle with its National Digital Agenda, but have not yet showcased a comprehansive Digital Health Strategy

Trinidad and Tobago has started building it's national strategy for Digital Transformation, and will develop its Digital Health Agenda and Roadmap in 2023.

Jamaica has developed an National Digital Health and Information Systems for Heat Strategic Plan.

Haiti does not have any current Digital Health Strategy in play or in planning.