#24 | WHO Releases Updated Health Inequality Data Repository and Equity Toolkit

In this episode of the GMJ Podcast — the official podcast of the Georgian Medical Journal, we examine the latest update from the World Health Organization on the Health Inequality Data Repository and the Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT).Health inequalities remain one of the most persistent challenges in global public health. Differences in income, education, gender, geography and social conditions continue to influence access to healthcare services and overall health outcomes.The WHO Health Inequality Data Repository is the largest global collection of publicly available disaggregated health data. It includes millions of data points covering thousands of health indicators, enabling researchers and policymakers to analyze disparities across different population groups.The repository can be explored through the Health Equity Assessment Toolkit, an interactive analytical platform that allows users to visualize inequalities, compare populations and calculate measures of health disparities.The updated resources aim to support governments, researchers and international organizations in identifying vulnerable populations and designing policies that reduce health gaps.The episode explores several key themes:• Why measuring health inequalities is essential for effective health policy• The importance of disaggregated health data• Digital tools for monitoring population health disparities• The role of social determinants in shaping health outcomes• Evidence-based approaches to advancing health equityWHO emphasizes that strengthening global health data systems and improving inequality monitoring are essential to ensure that health policies reach the populations most in need and support equitable health systems worldwide.Original WHO source discussed in this episode:https://www.who.int/news/item/03-03-2026-who-releases-updated-health-inequality-data-repository-and-health-equity-assessment-toolkitThe GMJ Podcast accompanies peer-reviewed publications and global health policy discussions published in the Georgian Medical Journal.Journal website:https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/index#გიორგიფხაკაძე #drpkhakadze #sheniekimi