LIHP-Primary Health Care and COVID-19 (ENGLISH Only)

Date
Time
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Description

This is the third in a series of webinars exploring the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and international health. This webinar will focus on the importance of Primary Health Care in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Focus primarily on the Caribbean although it will also draw from some positive experiences in Latin America.

Objective(s) of the event
  • To explore the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and international health
  • To focus on the importance of Primary Health Care in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • To present guidelines to strengthen the First Level of Care (FLC) within the framework of PHC and Universal Health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Summary of topics

Agenda 

  • Welcome and introductions. Annella Auer
  • Orientations for strengthening the first level of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reynaldo Holder
  • COVID-19 and Primary Health Care in The Bahamas. Jillian Bartlett
Speakers. Brief curriculum summary
  • Annella Auer. Coordinator, Edmundo Granda Ugalde Leaders in International Health Program (LIHP), Pan American Health Organization PAHO/WHO
  • Reynaldo Holder, International PAHO Consultant for Health Systems Strengthening Pan American Health Organization PAHO/WHO
  • Jillian Bartlett. Senior Medical Officer, Ministry of Health Government of The Bahamas
  • Laura J. Esprit. Director of Primary Health Care Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica
  • Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. Chief Medical Officer Ministry of Health and Wellness Government of Jamaica
Keywords
Primary Health Care, COVID-19, Caribbean
Presentations and reference materials
Link
Access to the recording