Scope
"Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), risk factors and mental health during the time of COVID-19" is a series of high-level strategic discussions on transforming the approach to noncommunicable diseases, its risk factors and mental health as a result of the pandemic in terms of strengthening health systems and services, responding to emergencies, investing to transform the NCD, RF and MH agenda, optimizing partnerships, among others, with a focus on big picture thought leadership.
Series schedule
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Session 1
MONDAY, 29 MARCH, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (EDT)
Approaches to NCDs during the pandemic and post-pandemic period
An overview of the impact of COVID-19 on NCDs, including on vulnerable populations, and discuss big picture policy interventions to strengthen the NCD response and reduce disparities in access to care, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Session 2
TUESDAY, 27 APRIL, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (EDT)
Mental health and the COVID-19
pandemic
To present the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of populations and mental health systems and services in the Region during the pandemic and in the post-pandemic period.
Session 3
MONDAY, 7 JUNE, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (EDT)
Transforming health systems toward optimal NCD management
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.
Session 4
TUESDAY, 29 JUNE, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (EDT)
Addressing prevention and control of NCD risk factors in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: Protecting gains and fostering progress
This webinar will discuss the importance of addressing the prevention and control of risk factors of NCDs, strengthening and multisectoral collaborative work towards the promotion and implementation of sustainable public policies tackling NCDs risk factors, and protecting public health interests from industry interference
Session 5
TUESDAY, 27 JULY, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm (EDT)
Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Financing for Mental Health: Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic and Building Back Better
The webinar will present the justification for scaling up and financing mental health based on the current mental health situation in the region and provide examples of mental health financing mechanisms.
