Background
In December 2023, the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas was launched in Montevideo, Uruguay, a joint initiative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as a unique regional mechanism to accelerate primary health care (PHC) implementation through investment and innovation. Its purpose is to support countries in transforming their health systems through joint action, coordinated policy guidance, and harmonized investment planning.
Since its first two years of operation, the Alliance has consolidated a strong foundation by supporting countries in assessing their health systems, developing mechanisms for policy dialogue, and harmonizing investment plans, helping them move decisively from strategy to action.
The Second Regional Forum of the Primary Health Care Alliance for the Americas will review the progress achieved and define the next phase of collective action. This event will serve as a strategic platform for exchange, learning, and alignment among Ministries of Health, technical partners, and financial institutions, with the shared goal of accelerating the transformation of Primary Health Care (PHC) centered health systems.
The Forum will be broadcast via live streaming to facilitate virtual access, with simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish. The link and platform for viewing will be shared once confirmed.
Monday 26: starting at 8:30 a.m. local time (Rio de Janeiro)
Tuesday 27: starting at 8:30 a.m. local time (Rio de Janeiro)
Wednesday 28: starting at 8:35 a.m. local time (Rio de Janeiro)
Objectives of the Second Regional Forum
- Review country trajectories in implementing PHC as an accelerator of health system transformation.
- Exchange innovative experiences in national-level PHC implementation that demonstrate improvements in access, outcomes, and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to expand investment and innovation in integrated, people-centered service delivery.
- Take stock of the Alliance’s progress in meeting its common objectives and strengthening regional collaboration.
- Reaffirm the strategic value of the Alliance for PHC and establish a renewed commitment from its members to deepen joint action in PHC-based health transformation.
Agenda
Coming soon.
Resources
Framework Document - Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas (A4PHC)
Video: Alianza por la Atención Primaria de Salud en las Américas