Join us on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, at 11:00 am (EDT or Washington DC time) to participate in the webinar "Prioritizing Neurological Diseases in Public Health in the Americas: An IGAP Approach".
The objective of the session is to raise awareness among health authorities and professionals about the need of including neurological diseases in public health priorities and how national plans can contribute to reducing the burden of these diseases.
During the webinar the burden of disease of neurological diseases and their impact on public health will be addressed, and the most recent data available will be discussed. Also, examples of countries in the region that have successfully implemented national plans to address neurological diseases will be showcased. Finally, risk reduction strategies for dementia and other neurological diseases will be examined and the operational framework for implementing will be discussed.
How to participate
- DATE: Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024
- TIME: 11:00 A.M. (Washington D.C. time or EDT) [Check the local time in other cities at the end of this page]
- LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, with simultaneous translation.
If the Zoom room exceeds its capacity, the session will be recorded and uploaded to the event web page and the PAHO account in YouTube.
Context
Neurological diseases are the second leading cause of death globally and one of the main causes of disability and mortality in the Americas. In 2019, a 60% increase in deaths related to neurological conditions was observed in our region, highlighting the urgent need to recognize and prioritize these diseases within public health systems.
The Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) 2022-2031 aims to provide a strategic framework to address this growing challenge.
Agenda
It will be available soon.
Time in other cities
- 8:00 a.m. - Los Ángeles, Vancouver.
- 9:00 a.m. - Belmopán, Guatemala City, Managua, Mexico City, San José (CR), San Salvador, Tegucigalpa.
- 10:00 a.m. - Bogotá, Kingston, Lima, Panamá City, Quito.
- 11:00 a.m. - Asunción, Bridgetown, Caracas, Georgetown, Havana, La Paz, Port of Spain, Port-au-Prince, Nassau, Ottawa, Santiago, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Washington D.C.
- 12:00 p.m. - Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Montevideo, Paramaribo.
- 5:00 p.m. - Geneve, Madrid.
For other cities, check the local time using the following link.
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