Primary health care (PHC) stands as the principal interface between the health system and communities – the locus where the formalized system meshes with people's lives. More than that, PHC can shape and reshape health systems to make them more accessible, more integrated and more sustainable.
This international symposium will bring together health stakeholders and PHC enthusiasts from across Spain and the WHO European Region, with the aim of presenting 2 key publications coordinated by Spain’s Ministry of Health, WHO/Europe and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies.
The first, “Primary health care transformation in Spain: current challenges and opportunities”, is an in-depth case study on PHC in Spain, a country which has spent decades investing in and nurturing a truly PHC-oriented health system, from which other countries can draw important lessons.
The second publication, “Implementing the primary health care approach:
a primer”, is a global study analysing the current evidence on all things PHC, with a focus on countries’ initiatives and efforts at implementation. It offers insights into key lessons and best practices around PHC governance, financing, workforce, medicines, infrastructure and digital technologies.
Together, these publications will frame a roundtable discussion with policy-makers and experts from around the European Region to collectively reflect on how health systems in the Region can transform towards more holistic, people-centred care.
Please register at the links to participate online or in person.