2024/HLM-HE/JMS - Joint Statement - 14 th - High Level Meeting on Health

The 14th APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy (HLMHE14) convened in Lima on August 18, 2024, under the theme “Health inclusivity: the path to empowerment and growth that leaves no-one behind” and in support of the APEC 2024 overarching theme “Empower. [...] In this context, we strongly support the need to build sustainable, resilient and inclusive health systems that identify and adapt to future health challenges and use digital health tools such as telehealth to expand access to quality health services as economies move toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), including through equitable healthcare access to improve health outcomes and strengthen hea. [...] We further recognize that sustainable healthcare financing, prevention and health promotion strategies as pillars to address future threats and challenges, as well as to promote health education and improve health information and communication and addressing misinformation and disinformation. [...] In this regard, it is imperative to strengthen the health workforce and capacities, ensuring inclusivity, and the provision of quality and affordable health care services, by incorporating the use of digital technologies to enhance the efficiency of health systems. [...] We thank the participation of the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).