¡Bienvenido! Let’s discuss some of the healthcare challenges in Latin America & the Caribbean.
Welcome! Continue reading to learn more about activities happening in our region.
The Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM) IEEPO Workshop took place in San José, Costa Rica on 7–8 August, 2025. We brought together 33 participants (patient advocates and public health representatives) from 13 LATAM countries to discuss two key topics that impact patient care in the region:
- • Participation of citizens (patients, carers) in healthcare decision-making (referenced as social participation)
- • Decentralised care as a means to address healthcare system fragmentation
Watch the video to find out more:
The LATAM Regional Workshop Report
Download the LATAM Regional Workshop Report to learn more about what was discussed across the two days, as well as the key takeaways and outputs from the workshop.
Related links
IEEPO Position Paper
Read the IEEPO 2021 Position Paper, “Humanising Healthcare: A Call for Transformational Change”.
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