Within the framework of the eight guiding principles of digital transformation of the health sector, as well as the Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of the Health Sector in the Region of the Americas, approved by the Member States at the 59th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and with the contribution of the United States of America, work has commenced to operationalize:
- A regional public good that serves as an "all-in-one” telehealth platform for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This platform will be available to every country in the Region, along with innovative technical cooperation models based on international standards and good practice, training, and a review of the models of care, with a view to covering the different scenarios in the fight against NCDs (See Concept Note in Annex 1).
- A regional public good that introduces an interoperable, cybersecure vaccination certificate that digitally documents a person's immunization status, whether as protection against COVID-19, a guarantee of continuity of care, or proof of vaccination for purposes other than medical care. It is part of the Regional Public Goods Initiative spearheaded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with PAHO (See Concept Note in Annex 2).
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