Minister Arthur Chioro (c) Agência Brasil

"The debate about health and its relation with social development has taken a prominent role in the discussions regarding public policies in Latin America in the recent years.  Although the region has achieved significant results in the public health field, expanding services and coverage, especially for those living in vulnerable conditions, there are still serious challenges to be tackled.

Therefore, the reflection based on the different perspectives and experiences of these countries will contribute to build up a fortified response to improve our health systems and to maintain and increase our successes already attained, indeed.

Workshop
Building Universal and Equitable Health Systems

This session reflects a global movement to achieve universal health care coverage which increased swiftly in the last decade.  True universal health care remains a meaningful goal, and emphasizes health as an essential element of international development, addressing the challenges of providing all people with access to affordable quality health care services.

Each speaker is invited to present their country's experience and knowledge gained through their commitment to universal health coverage. Special attention is also given to the many challenges in building universal and equitable health systems.

Workshop
Health in the post-2015 Development Agenda

The need to determine a future agenda for global development is evidenced by the rapid approach of the date on which the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) should be achieved – 2015.  Therefore, policy makers and scientific communities need to urgently engage in debate on the content and form of the post-2015 development agenda.

This symposium addresses the rationale for the creation of a credible and realistic post-2015 agenda that is universal and focused upon ending poverty and achieving sustainable and inclusive growth, with a special focus on Latin America.

The WHS Regional Meeting – Latin America, São Paulo, will focus on Latin America´s health challenges. Ministers of Health from all over Latin America will be invited to share their firsthand experience of policy and health system reform.

The program will be organized along five tracks and feature keynote lectures, symposia and interactive workshops.

Please find all information on speakers, topics, tracks, etc. in the printed program (pdf download):
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Founded in 1912, the USP Medical School is characterized by integration of education, research and health care. FMUSP offers undergraduate courses in medicine, physical therapy, speech, and occupational therapy, together with post-graduate courses and residency programs in primary care.  Education and clinical experience is combined at  the university hospital and at the largest hospital in Latin America: Hospital das Clínicas (FMUSPHC).

The School has 359 professors, 1,382 undergraduate students, 1,337 medical residents in all specialties, and 2,047 graduate students. Currently, FMUSP contributes 14% of scientific output in medical sciences, and 4% of the total Brazilian scientific output across all areas through its 200 research cores and 62 clinical investigation laboratories.

FMUSP: Venue of the WHS Regional Meeting - Latin America

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