Digital innovation is essential for modern healthcare, yet the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in how regions adopt these technologies. To prevent a growing divide, healthcare must be both advanced and equitable.
Healthcare 5.0 bridges this gap. It uses cutting-edge technology to enhance patient outcomes while ensuring care remains personal and accessible.
Interreg Europe funded HUMAN project empowers regions to adopt Healthcare 5.0 policies, harnessing technology towards inclusive, affordable, and human-centred healthcare.
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Advancing Europe’s Healthcare 5.0 Transformation in Porto
HUMAN project partners gathered in Porto (Portugal) on 12–13 March 2026 for a two-day study visit hosted by the University of Porto. Establishing a framework for collaborative efforts toward human-centred digital health policies across the continent.
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Designing Human-Centric Digital Care for Rural Europe
Hof University hosted a two-hour webinar titled “Care, digital and designed for people in rural areas”, bringing together experts and regional stakeholders to discuss how human-centred digitalisation can strengthen care services in rural regions.
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VR Training Modules to Enhance BPSD & Alzheimer’s Care
Härnösand Municipality & Mid Sweden University have joined forces within the HUMAN project to develop an evidence-based training modules for dementia care.
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Cyprus & Greece Launch Cross-Border Digital Health Services
Cyprus and Greece have officially activated a bilateral digital health data exchange, marking a significant advancement in cross-border healthcare within the European Union.
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Digital healthcare in practice with stakeholders in Slovenia
In early March, the Development Centre of the Heart of Slovenia and the University of Ljubljana hosted the their second HUMAN stakeholder meeting. Participants reviewed local digital health successes and identified bottlenecks to develop a more accessible, human-centred healthcare system.
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HUMAN Project Kicks Off in Donegal (Ireland)
The HUMAN project officially launched with an insightful two-day kick-off meeting in Ireland, hosted by ERNACT & HSE North West Ireland bringing together partners from across Europe to begin shaping the future of regional Healthcare 5.0 through innovation & collaboration.
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Do you want to know our partners?
Meet Michael McBride from ERNACT talking about their involvement in HUMAN.
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Meet Eszter Kocsis from Central Danube Development Agency Nonprofit Ltd. about their participation in HUMAN project.
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Click to dive into our exciting project videos!
Witness HUMAN project partners in action.
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What’s NEXT?
In September, Härnösands Kommun will host the third HUMAN site visit. Partner regions and experts will gather in Sweden to build a collaborative framework for human-centred digital health policies across Europe.
Stay tuned for updates!
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