Building the Workforce's Capacity to Support the Digital Transformation of Public Health: Environmental Scan of Training Programs for Digital Technologies in Public Health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The digital transformation of society and public health has created an urgent need for new competencies to address evolving and contemporary public health challenges. While some public health institutions and schools worldwide have begun responding through various training programs and approaches, many have yet to do so. A clearer understanding of the current training landscape can inform more coordinated efforts to update curricula and strengthen digital competency within the public health workforce.

Objective

This study aimed to map and describe existing digital public health (DPH) training programs, identifying common curricula content, disciplinary involvement, and training approaches. It also aimed to identify gaps and opportunities for curricular adaptation.

SUBMITTER: Iyamu I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12527317 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature