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Participation in the IX Latin American HTAi Forum reaffirms Perus commitment to innovation in public health. The National Institute of Health (INS) of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) actively participated in the IX Latin American Forum on Health Policy Assessment of Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) 2024 in Cartagena, Colombia.
This event was crucial for the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the field of health technology assessment. Under the motto Navigating the Future: Horizon Scanning and Early Dialogue in Technology Assessment, the forum brought together health leaders and specialists from across the region.
Dr. Raul Timana Ruiz, director of the Center for Health Assessment and Technologies (CETS) of the INS, represented Peru at this meeting. During his speech, he shared valuable knowledge on the importance of anticipating technological changes and adapting health policies to improve efficiency and equity in health care. His participation reflected the INS continued commitment to improving health policies and rigorously assessing new technologies in the region.
The forum, organized by HTAi since 2003, has established itself as a fundamental space for dialogue between the public and private sectors in the field of Health Technology Assessment (HTA). This year, the focus was on the early identification of technological trends and strategic planning to integrate these innovations into Latin American health systems.
Perus participation in this international event underlines the importance that the country attaches to health technology assessment as a key tool for decision-making in public health.
The forum provided a neutral space where key actors, including decision-makers, health organizations and the biomedical industry, discussed the development and current status of HTA and its implications for health systems in the region.
Dr. Timana Ruizs contribution to these discussions was crucial to advance the dialogue on how health systems in Latin America can better prepare to face the technological challenges of the future, reaffirming the Minsas commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in the sector.
