Introduction
Wellness Week 2024 is set to take place from September 14-20, 2024, under the slogan Greater social cohesion, better health. This campaign aims to highlight the importance of social cohesion as a public health strategy.
Purpose and Objectives
The launch event on September 16, 2024, will focus on:
- Introducing the Wellness Week in the Americas.
- Creating a dialogue on social cohesion as a key determinant of health and equity.
- Sharing experiences from governments and civil society on promoting social cohesion and equity.
Target Audience
The event is primarily aimed at:
- Ministries of Health and local governments.
- Academia and health promotion associations.
- Community organizations and civil society.
Event Details
- Date: September 16, 2024
- Participation: Virtual via ZOOM (registration required) or PAHO TV (no registration needed)
- Time: 9:30am – 10:30am (EDT)
- Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Agenda Highlights
The event will feature a welcome from key health leaders, a panel discussion on social cohesion and health, and a closing session. Notable speakers include:
- Jarbas Barbosa, Director, PAHO
- Lisa Indar, Executive Director, CARPHA
- Georges C. Benjamin, Executive Director, APHA
Panel Discussion
The panel will include experts like Maria Rocineide Ferreira da Silva from Brazil’s Ministry of Health and Amanda Gotti from the University of Chubut, Argentina. The discussion will be moderated by Gerry Eijkemans, Director at PAHO.
Conclusion
The event promises to be an insightful exploration of how social cohesion can enhance public health. For more details, visit the official event page.
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