
Unlocking Public Health Insights: The Power of Telephone Surveys for NCD Surveillance
2025-07-01
Author: Yu
Join the Vital Discussion on NCD Surveillance
Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at 11:00 am EDT! Dive into the world of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and risk factor surveillance during the enlightening webinar: 'Telephone Surveys: A Resource for NCD and Risk Factor Surveillance.' Hosted by the Noncommunicable Diseases, Violence, and Injuries Prevention Unit of PAHO, this session promises to be an eye-opener for public health professionals across the Americas!
Webinar Goals Revealed!
This engaging session aims to:
- **Illuminate the Role of Surveillance**: Understand how effective surveillance serves as a backbone for public health strategies, addressing the growing NCD crisis.
- **Showcase Telephone Surveys**: Discover how these adaptable and cost-effective tools help monitor NCD care access and enhance health systems' responses.
- **Share Success Stories**: Learn from groundbreaking initiatives in Brazil’s Vigitel and Uruguay’s RaMPS, harnessing data to drive impactful health policies.
- **Develop Policy Recommendations**: Engage in discussions on how to incorporate agile tools into comprehensive NCD surveillance frameworks.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is tailored for Ministry of Health NCD focal points, mental health professionals, and those involved in health statistics. It's also a golden opportunity for representatives from academic institutions, civil organizations, and surveillance agencies eager to deepen their understanding of NCD monitoring.
How to Participate?
**Date**: Thursday, July 17th, 2025 **Time**: 11:00 a.m. EDT **Languages**: Simultaneous translation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese **Registration**: [Sign Up Here](https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n5jfdw7ZRzWyhSk88v3Yxw) to secure your spot!
Agenda Highlights!
Here’s a sneak peek into the exciting lineup of speakers and topics:
- **11:00 am** - Welcome - **11:05 am** - Opening Remarks by Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., PAHO/WHO Director - **11:10 am** - 'Setting the Scene: The Need for Timely NCD Monitoring' by Roberta Caixeta - **11:25 am** - Keynote by Tom Frieden, covering access to quality NCD care - **11:40 am** - Spotlight on Vigitel’s evolution in Brazil and RaMPS' innovative strategies in Uruguay - **12:10 pm** - Your Questions Answered! - **12:35 pm** - Closing Thoughts by Anselm Hennis, PAHO