Strengthening the foundation of Resilient Health Systems
The Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas
Strengthening the foundation of Resilient Health Systems
The Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas
June 25, 2024
Embassy of Brazil
Washington DC
Event Summary
Expanding PHC scales capacity in early detection and notification of disease outbreak within communities, constituting the first wall of defense and response in emergency situations. The transformational changes needed to embed resilience within societies and national health systems with a strong PHC foundation require the sustained commitment of countries and the international community in pursuing a common vision, but also in enabling a path towards reaching these changes.
This special Embassy Series Event highlights opportunities for renewed and expanded Primary Health Care (PHC) through novel strategic partnerships between financial and public health organizations such as the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank). Established in December of 2023, the Alliance is already active in several countries in the Region, working hand in hand with government authorities to advance national health planning based on PHC, and to develop quality investments plans to this end.
Agenda
Greetings
H.E Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Ambassador of Brazil to the United States
Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., Director, Pan American Health Organization
Primary Health Care
THE FOUNDATION OF THE BRAZILIAN HEALTH SYSTEM
H.E. Alexandre Pena Ghisleni, Head of the Special Office for International Affairs, Ministry of Health, Brazil
Guided Discussion
Moderator: Bob Phillips, Executive Director, American Board Family Medicine Foundation
James Fitzgerald, Director, Health Systems and Services, Pan American Health Organization
Monique Vledder, Practice Manager, Global Health, Nutrition and Population Unit, World Bank
Ferdinando Regalia, Manager, Social Sector Department, Inter-American Development Bank
Comments and Discussion
Frank Anthony, Minister of Health, Guyana
Gabriela Gomez Castillo, Director, Department of External Relations and Cooperation, Ministry of Health, Uruguay
Relevant Reading Materials
FAQ
What is the location of the event?
This event will be held at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC. The address is 3006 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.
Driving: There is very limited parking available behind the embassy on Whitehaven St NW. This parking is only available starting at 6:30 PM, so we will be delaying the introduction of the event to 6:35 PM to give time for parkers to make their way inside.
Taxi/Ride share: There is a roundabout area in the front of the Brazilian Embassy that makes drop off incredibly simple and easy.
Public buses: The N2 and N4 bus lines have a bus stop along Embassy Row, with an easy stop near the Brazilian embassy.
Will there be food and drinks available?
There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for attendees following the speaker portion of the event. There will be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available.
What is the subject of this event?
This event focuses on PAHO’s new initiative for an “Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas”. It will include diverse perspectives of speakers on how this initiative has impacted countries of the Americas and its benefits and possibilities going forward. To learn more, please see the following webpage: Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas – PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization
Will there be translators present at the event?
There will be translators present to translate between Spanish and English during the speaking portion of the event.
