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Launch of the PHC learning pathway and presentation of the virtual course Introduction to PHC in the 21st Century: Principles and Implementation

Launch of the PHC learning pathway and presentation of the virtual course Introduction to PHC in the 21st Century: Principles and Implementation
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Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (EDT)

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Background

Countries in the Americas are facing increasing challenges that demand strengthened the capacities among all stakeholders driving Primary Health Care (PHC). With this aim, PAHO has developed the PHC learning pathway, an innovative and flexible proposal that integrates courses, workshops, webinar, and communities of practice through the Virtual Campus for Public Health (VCPH). 

The recommended starting point of this pathway is the virtual course “Introduction to PHC in the 21st Century: Principles and Implementation,” (available only in Spanish) which provides the conceptual and strategic foundations to understand PHC in the current context and guide the participants’ professional development.

Objective of the event 

To jointly present the PHC learning pathway and the introductory course "Primary Health Care in the 21st Century: Principles and Implementation" as strategic components to strengthen capacities in the Region. 

Target audience 

Interprofessional health teams, managers and decision-makers, community and intersectoral actors, academia, nongovernmental organizations, and others interested in strengthening PHC in the Region. 

Agenda

  • Opening and welcome
    Moderator: Ernesto Báscolo, Unit Chielf, Primary Health Care and Integrated Service Delivery, PAHO
  • Presentation of the PHC learning pathway
    Isabel Duré, Virtual Campus for Public Health, International Consultant, PAHO
  • Presentation of the course “Introduction to PHC in the 21st Century: Principles and Implementation”
    Gustavo Rosell De Almeida, Advisor, Integrated Health Services, PAHO
  • Colombia case: experience with the Mental Health learning pathway in PHC
  • Strengthening PHC competencies: a priority for transforming health systems in the Region
    Benjamín Puertas, Unit Chief, Human Resources for Health Unit, PAHO
  • El Salvador’s experience as users of VCPH courses
  • Q&A session
    Moderation: Ernesto Báscolo
  • Closing remarks
    James Fitzgerald, Director, Health Systems and Services Department (HSS), PAHO
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