The Asia-Pacific Action Alliance for Human Resources for Health (AAAH)

In 2005, the Asia-Pacific Action Alliance for Human Resources for Health (AAAH), a regional partnership mechanism, was launched by 10 founding member countries in response to international recognition of the need for global and regional action to strengthen country capacity for HRH planning and management. The AAAH is part of a larger movement to enhance HRH development as articulated in Kampala Declaration and the Agenda for Global Action.

Currently, AAAH is composed of 22 countries, consisting of 10 countries from WHO SEAR (South-East Asia Region), 9 countries from WHO WPR (Western Pacific Region) and 3 countries from WHO EMR (Eastern Mediterranean Region).

The 13th AAAH Conference

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in health systems across the Asia-Pacific region. With climate change and global interconnectedness on the rise, the likelihood of future public health emergencies (PHEs) is increasing. This necessitates building resilient health systems with strong and adaptable workforces at their core.

The 13th AAAH Conference addresses this pressing need. This international event brings together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore critical issues surrounding health workforce resilience in the face of PHEs.

Key Focus Areas

The Health Workforce as the Cornerstone of Resilience: Discussions will delve into the essential role played by the health workforce in building robust health systems that can effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from PHEs.

Navigating Future Public Health Challenges in Asia-Pacific Region: Enhancing systemic responses to a wide range of threats, including natural disasters, outbreaks, and human-made crises. This involves overcoming resource strain, resistance to change, and dependence on centralized policies in the Asia-Pacific region, and fostering stronger leadership within the healthcare workforce.

Defining and Enhancing Resilience in the Health Workforce: The conference will highlight the need to equip the health workforce with skills and mechanisms that support the health system’s capacity to absorb, adapt, and transform in response to PHEs.

Harnessing the Power of Digital Health: The conference will showcase the transformative potential of digital health technologies in enhancing health system resilience.

Strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC): A strong and accessible PHC system is the bedrock of any effective health response and ensures sustainable solutions.

Building a Collaborative Future

The 13th AAAH Conference fosters collaboration and action-oriented discussions. Participants will explore effective strategies for knowledge sharing, resource allocation, and the implementation of solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. The ultimate goal is to equip healthcare systems with a future-proof health workforce, ensuring a more robust and responsive approach to PHEs in the years to come.

Join Us!

The 13th AAAH Conference provides a unique platform for learning, networking, and driving collective action towards a resilient health workforce in the Asia-Pacific. We invite stakeholders from all sectors to participate in this critical conversation.