WHO is hosting a webinar to launch its framework for countries to achieve an integrated continuum of long-term care. The objectives of the framework are to:
- promote a global common understanding of long-term care;
- facilitate assessment of existing long-term care systems and services;
- facilitate the integration of long-term care within existing health and social care systems;
- offer guidance on the key system elements, defines as: governance; stainable financing; information, monitoring and evaluation systems; workforce; service delivery; and innovation and research
The event will:
- provide an overview of the global situation of long-term care for older people
- share the key objectives and messages of the framework
- hear reflections on challenges and solutions from stakeholders involved in long-term care for older people from Member States, UN partners, academics, and civil society
- give an opportunity for engagement and discussion on the key issues for long-term care.
The event will take place on zoom.
When: MARCH 15, 2022 13:00 (Geneva Time)
The framework is available at: Framework for countries to achieve an integrated continuum of long-term care
Further information on WHO’s work on long-term care can be found at: Ageing and Health unit