Digital Citizenship for Health: Empowering Young Leaders in Digital Health Governance
From February 17-21, 2025, young leaders from across Europe gathered at the European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB) for the Digital Citizenship for Health study session. This event provided a platform for participants to explore the role of youth in shaping digital health governance, innovation, and advocacy.
Study Session Highlights
The session began with team-building activities, fostering a collaborative environment for discussion. Early conversations focused on youth enfranchisement in digital health and the importance of bridging digital literacy gaps.
As the event progressed, participants engaged in expert-led panels, hands-on workshops, and co-creation sessions. They explored strategic advocacy techniques and discussed how cross-sector collaboration—between governme
One of the key outcomes was a youth-led innovation session, where participants developed actionable ideas for improving digital health engagement. This dynamic approach ensured that young voices were not just heard but actively contributing to solutions.
Results and Impact
The study session empowered young leaders with the skills and knowledge to advocate for digital health policies in their communities. Participants gained hands-on experience in policy engagement, digital rights, and civic participation, reinforcing the role of youth-led innovation in digital health governance.
The Digital Health Statement co-created during the event will serve as a foundation for ongoing advocacy and collaboration, driving long-term change in the field of digital health.
The connections formed at the session will continue to inspire youth leaders to push for more inclusive and accessible digital health policies—and we are excited to see the positive impact they will bring!
