The NCD Alliance, Healthy Latin America Coalition (CLAS) and Viatris co-hosted a multi-stakeholder regional dialogue for the Latin America and Caribbean region, providing a forum for representatives across the space to discuss progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The purpose of the dialogue is to break down silos between sectors and accelerate progress towards UHC, particularly in light of the financing gap on NCDs. The event is supported by Viatris - NCD Alliance’s key partner and sponsor.

The dialogue consisted of speakers and a panel discussion of representatives from governments, the Pan-American Health Organisation, civil society, and people living with NCDs. Moderated by Dr. Beatriz Champagne, Executive Director of the Healthy Latin America Coalition (CLAS) and member of the NCD Alliance Board, speakers will share their unique insights and then open discussion to participants from the region.

The speakers:

Katie Dain, CEO, NCD Alliance

Gabriela Cuevas, Co-Chair of the UHC2030 Steering Committee

Dr. Jeremy Veillard, Senior Health Specialist for Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank

Gloria Giraldo, Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO

Dr. Alicia Ferreira Maia, Technical Adviser on health policies for House of Representatives

Deputy Cristina Lustemberg, Legislature of Uruguay

Jaime Barba, Person with a lived experience

Ana Larrañaga, AstraZeneca young health leader/ NCD Child young leader LAC

Agustina Luque, Healthy Latin America Coalition