Invitation to an informal consultation on the Meaningful Engagement of People Living with NCDs (PLWNCDs) and Mental Health Conditions (MHCs)
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with the World Health Organization Global Coordination Mechanism for Noncommunicable Disease (WHO-GCM) is hosting an informal consultation with key stakeholders and Member States on the Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living with NCDs (PLWNCDs) and Mental Health Conditions (MHCs). This initiative will guide WHO and Member States in the meaningful engagement of PLWNCDs and MHCs in co-designing NCD and MHC policies and programs.
This collaborative meeting seeks to connect PLWNCDs and MHCs, including individuals with psychosocial disabilities across the Caribbean and North America and apply insights gained to date and further meaningfully involve PLWNCDs and MHCs in the development of the WHO Framework.
The consultation will include presentations, discussions and breakout sessions that will be co-led and facilitated by those with lived experiences.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this informal consultation are to:
- Identify regional and country-level insights, experiences, approaches, and nuances in implementing meaningful engagement of PLWNCDs and MHCs and other NCD related areas.
- Identify existing barriers and implementation gaps in meaningfully engaging PLWNCDs and MHCs, including but not limited to resource capabilities in existing health and social care systems and capacity-building need.
- Discuss possible strategies to address implementation gaps in regional or national capacities, and
- Discuss opportunities for co-development and implementation of the WHO Framework The consultation will be held on 20 and 21 April 2022 from 1:00 to 4:30 pm (Washington, D.C. time). Interested organizations are required to submit an application form, using the link below, to express interest in attending the informal consultation.
If selected to attend, you will be contacted directly by the WHO-GCM.
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