Smart cities put data and digital technology to work to make better decisions and improve the quality of life through networks of connected devices and sensors. Adoption and usage of technology often lead to better decision-making and behaviour change. In this session, experts will explore the ways in which smart cities and public health connect, and how technology can be used to promote the prevention of disease and health complications. We will focus on the new breed of technically savvy ‘smart citizens’ and how the use of digital solutions, such as wearables and mobile applications, can support personalised health goals and self-management. This preventive self-care has the potential to play a significant role in reducing strain on the healthcare system. Remote patient monitoring systems and apps that help prevent, treat, and monitor chronic conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease can also reduce the health burden. We will also examine Government initiatives towards smart healthcare to support the smart cities mission.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the connection between smart cities and public health and how public health can be improved through the sharing of personalised health data.
• Learn how digitally enabled preventive self-care can play a significant role in reducing strain on healthcare systems.
• Examine Government initiatives towards smart healthcare to support the smart cities mission.