Data-driven healthcare and digital technologies are essential for healthcare systems to address the challenges of aging populations and non-communicable diseases. Ahmed Elhusseiny from Roche Pharma emphasizes the value of health data in improving patient outcomes and making healthcare more personalized. However, the readiness of health systems to embrace data-driven healthcare is uncertain and requires collaboration and partnership. Ensuring data security and interoperability are also critical. Ahmed remains optimistic about the potential of technology and collaboration to transform healthcare.

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