CD62/4 - Strategic Plan of the Pan American Health Organization 2026–2031

This document presents the proposed Strategic Plan of the Pan American Health Organization 2026–2031 (SP26–31 or the Strategic Plan). This document was prepared following the roadmap endorsed by the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in October 2024 (Document CD61/INF/1). It builds on the proposals discussed with Member States and stakeholders during consultations held between September 2024 and May 2025 and the feedback received, including that from the 19th Subcommittee on Program, Budget, and Administration and the 176th Session of the Executive Committee. It reflects the agreements reached among Member States during the intersessional meetings held on 31 July, 22 August, 26 August, and 10 September 2025, requested by the Executive Committee through Decision CE176(D3). 

Producing a result and country-focused SP26–31 has required a wide-ranging participatory, and iterative approach for strategic and transparent collaboration with Member States and other stakeholders in health and non-health sectors. Importantly, the responsibility for the approval of the Strategic Plan lies with Member States through the PAHO Governing Bodies. Additional information on the Strategic Plan development process and timeline is provided in the figure below. 

The Strategic Plan responds to global and regional contexts; the needs of countries in the Region of the Americas; the latest evidence, including findings from the latest health data analysis and forecasting methods; lessons learned from PAHO Strategic Plan 2020–2025; and recommendations from audits and external evaluations. Technology and other innovations were used in the preparation of the Strategic Plan.