Webinar: Transforming health systems toward optimal NCD management

PAHO Webinar Series: Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), risk factors and mental health during the time of COVID-19

Session 3

Transforming health systems toward optimal NCD management

On Monday, 7 June, 2021, join us on the webinar "Transforming health systems toward optimal NCD management", as part of the PAHO Webinar Series "Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), risk factors and mental health during the time of COVID-19"

For health systems and services, primary care services should be strengthened through the provision of innovations which have been successfully implemented during the pandemic, including tele-consultations, tele-pharmacy, self-management support and expanded utilization of community health workers to meet the needs of people living with NCDs.

The session will highlight how Universal Health Access and Coverage can improve outcomes for people with NCDs, and the health system strengthening, and primary care interventions needed to strengthen NCD management. With limited resources already stretched to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, NCDs must become a priority to ensure those living with NCDs receive the care needed to prevent premature death. An overview of health system capacity for NCDs in the Americas will be presented, along with a showcase of country experiences on NCD integration into primary care and health system strengthening initiatives.

How to participate

DATE: Monday, 7 June, 2021
TIME 11:00 am- 12:30 pm (EDT) [check the time correspondence in your area at the bottom of the page]
REGISTER: https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LYhBmWqhTQ6LWkAgdv4kNw
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar
- If the capacity of the virtual room is exceeded, you can follow the session on the PAHO YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/pahotv
LANGUAGE: The session will be in English and Spanish, with simultaneous translation to both languages.

NOTE: International Sign language interpretation and closed captioning (English and Spanish) will also be offered during the event.

Live Broadcasting

Report

Report: Webinar Transforming health systems toward optimal NCD management

Agenda

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Moderator: Ms. Silvana Luciani, Unit Chief of Noncommunicable Diseases and Injury Prevention, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO

11:00 a.m. - Welcome and introduction to the webinar
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Assistant Director, PAHO
11:05 a.m. Including NCD interventions in the road to Universal Health Coverage and Access [link]
Dr. Anselm Hennis, Director, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO
11:20 a.m. Country experiences integrating NCDs into health system strengthening efforts, during the time of COVID-19
- Paraguay: Chronic Care Model: A New Way of Organizing Care Systems [link]
  - Dr. Lida Mercedes Sosa Arguello, Vice Minister de Stewardship and Health Surveillance, Ministry of Public Health and Social Wellness, Paraguay
  - Dr. Guillermo Sequera, Director of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Public Health and Social Wellness, Paraguay
- Jamaica: Strengthening the Health System´s Response for NCDs [link]
  - Honourable Christopher Tufton, MP Minister of Health and Wellness, Jamaica

11:50 a.m. Inter-American Development Bank support to strengthen health systems that target NCDs [link]
Dr. Ferndinando Regalia, Division Chief, Social Protection and Health, Inter-American Development Bank

12:00 p.m. Commentary: Building resilient health systems post COVID-19
Dr. James Fitzgerald, Director, Department of Health Systems and Services, PAHO
12:05 p.m. Questions and discussion with participating audience

12:30 p.m. Closure

Please check this page often to see updates on the agenda and more.

Time correspondence

8:00 am.– Los Angeles
9:00 am – Belmopan, Guatemala City, Managua, San José (CR), San Salvador, Tegucigalpa
10:00 am– Kingston, Mexico City, Panamá City
11:00 am – Bridgetown, Castries, Georgetown, Nassau, Port of Spain, San Juan, Washington DC
12:00 pm. – Brasilia, Paramaribo
5:00 pm. – Geneva, Madrid

For other cities, check the time in the following link