Join us on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT - Washington, DC time) for the launch of the virtual course "Better Care for Noncommunicable Diseases." The webinar is primarily aimed at primary care health teams, including physicians, nurses, health promoters, community workers, and other professionals responsible for the prevention, detection, and management of NCDs in PHC services. It is also open to health policymakers, NCD program managers, academics, civil society representatives, and researchers, who play a key role in the implementation and scalability of PHC strengthening strategies in the Region.
Objectives:
✅ To present the Introductory Course "Better Care for NCDs," highlighting its content, methodology, and the use of the assessment tool.
✅ Demonstrate the course's integration into NCD training efforts and its complementarity with other PHC training initiatives.
✅ Reflect on the role of NCD training as part of the strategy to strengthen PHC and advance toward Universal Health.
RECORDING
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- DAY: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- TIME: 11:00 a.m. (Washington, DC, or EDT) [See the bottom of this page for times in other cities]
- LANGUAGES: Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
- REGISTRATION: https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E2bByKq6Q8uznFr8m6BCYg#/registration
AGENDA
Moderator: Silvana Luciani, Chief of the Noncommunicable Disease, Violence, and Injury Prevention Unit, PAHO
- 11:00 a.m. Welcome remarks
Anselm Hennis, Director of the National Health Service (NMH), PAHO - 11:05 a.m. Presentation of the "Better Care for NCDs" Initiative and its impact on Primary Health Care
Jonás Gonseth-García, Senior Advisor, NCD Initiative, NMH, PAHO - 11:15 a.m. Presentation of the "Better Care for NCDs" Introductory Course: Structure, methodology, and evaluation tool
Cintia L'Hopital, International Consultant at the NMH - 11:30 a.m. Training in Primary Health Care and the role of the VCPH on PAHO's technical cooperation and its continuing health education strategy
Gabriel Listovsky, Head of the PAHO Virtual Campus - 11:40 a.m. Questions and Answers
- 11:55 a.m. Closing and final message with emphasis on PHC training
Ernesto Báscolo, Head of the Primary Health Care and Integrated Service Delivery Unit, PAHO
CONTEXT
NCDs represent the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Region of the Americas, with a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. The burden of NCDs continues to increase and represents a significant challenge for health systems, which must respond with more accessible, effective, and people-centered care models. In this context, Primary Health Care (PHC) is a fundamental pillar for the prevention, detection, and timely management of NCDs, aligning with global commitments toward Universal Health.
The "Better Care for NCDs" Initiative emerged as a strategic response by PAHO to accelerate the integration of NCDs into PHC, promoting the optimization of care models, strengthening the capacity of health personnel, and implementing innovative tools that facilitate access and improve the quality of services.
As part of this strategy, PAHO has developed the "Better Care for NCDs" Introductory Course, a 15-hour self-administered program that introduces the key principles of the initiative and provides practical tools for identifying priorities and opportunities for improvement in PHC services. This course is part of the Organization's efforts to strengthen the ongoing training of health personnel, contributing to improved response in the comprehensive management of NCDs.
This webinar marks the official launch of the Introductory Course in Spanish and provides a comprehensive overview of its content, methodology, and application in the Region.
RELATED LINKS
Better Care for NCDs Initiative
TIMES IN OTHER CITIES
- 8:00 a.m. – Los Angeles, Vancouver
- 9:00 a.m. – Belmopan, Guatemala City, Managua, Mexico City, San José (CR), San Salvador, Tegucigalpa
- 10:00 a.m. – Bogotá, Panama City, Kingston, Lima
- 11:00 a.m. – Bridgetown, Caracas, Georgetown, Havana, La Paz, Quito, Washington D.C., Port of Spain, Port-au-Prince, Nassau, Ottawa, San Juan, Santo Domingo
- 12:00 p.m. – Asunción, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Brasilia, Montevideo, Paramaribo
- 4:00 p.m. – Geneva, Madrid
For other cities, check the local time using the following link.