Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 14:00−15:30 (UTC/GMT+2 or CEST)

Languages: Simultaneous interpretation in English, French and Spanish (Simultaneous interpretation – Frequently asked questions)

In the Americas, diverse long-term care (LTC) services reflect varying regional needs and capabilities. To tackle LTC challenges effectively, governments must understand and categorize the needs, define and strengthen policies, and coordinate national and international efforts.

As part of the International Social Security Association’s (ISSA) project on LTC, this webinar will discuss how some countries in the Americas organize and address the rising LTC needs, and how they provide health and social care services to their ageing populations. It will offer an overview of the challenges and opportunities within the region, and feature presentations from ISSA members that delve into their roles, mandates, strengths, and weaknesses.

Join us for this ISSA webinar on LTC, as part of the series of webinars on various aspects on this major challenge related to ISSA’s triennial topical priority on ageing societies.

Speakers

	Dr Enrique Vega García, Unit Chief, Healthy Life Course, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)
	María Cecilia López Collazo, General Coordinator, Catholic Workers’ Circle of the Uruguay Mutual Fund (Círculo Católico), Uruguay
	Dr Allan Rodríguez Artavia, National Nursing Coordination Assistant, Social Insurance Fund of Costa Rica (CCSS)

This webinar will examine the following questions:

• What are the roles and mandates played by the main organizations involved in LTC services in different countries?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the country’s existing systems in meeting the expanding LTC demands?
• What strategies could contribute to improving the coordination of health and social care services into a comprehensive LTC service delivery?
• What emerging trends in LTC can be highlighted in the Americas?

Agenda

• Welcome by Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano, ISSA Secretary General
• Technical introduction by the ISSA
• Challenges and opportunities for LTC in the Americas by PAHO/WHO
• Case experience of Círculo Católico, Uruguay
• Case experience of CCSS, Costa Rica
• Q&A – Discussion
• Conclusions

Moderated by Nathalie De Wulf, Technical Officer in Social Security, ISSA

Practical information

The webinar is open to delegates of ISSA member organizations and invited institutions without registration fee.