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Summary of UHPR Technical Advisory Group 4th Meeting Report (18 July 2022)

Overview

The meeting covered updates on the UHPR timeline for 2022, including key events and pilot activities in Thailand and Portugal. It emphasized the revision of background documents and Secretariat work plans for the remainder of the year. The agenda included discussions on lessons learned from pilots, feedback on the new UHPR process, and next steps.

Key Findings from Pilots

Thailand

• Pilot Activities: Conducted 6 high-level meetings, 2 simulation exercises, focus group discussions, 29 key informant interviews, and 13 site visits.
• Best Practices: High-level commitment to health security, agile decision-making, district-level investment, community resilience, data use, and innovation.
• Challenges: Data integration issues, rigid budget frameworks, healthcare delivery gaps, and limited private sector engagement.
• Recommendations: Strengthen data integration, invest in workforce and innovation, sustain pandemic gains, and build domestic capacities.

Portugal

• Pilot Activities: Involved 20 high-level meetings, 4 simulation exercises, 80+ participants in focus groups, 20 key informant interviews, 11 site visits, and UHPR surveys.
• Best Practices: Strong legal integration of health policies, inclusive UHC, multisectoral collaboration, and digital innovation.
• Challenges: Lack of overarching plans, insufficient HR and training, budget constraints, and emergency data management deficiencies.
• Recommendations: Endorse national health plans, review legislation, leverage EU policies, and enhance data sharing.

Lessons Learned and Discussion Points

• From four UHPR pilots and the retreat: Emphasized accountability mechanisms, sustainability of innovations, and the need for standardized processes.
• Discussion on UHPR process updates: TAG raised concerns about promoting accountability beyond national levels, providing lasting access to reports, and integrating broader health system development into the tool.
• Suggestions included simplifying the process, tailoring indicators to country contexts, and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Next Steps

• The Secretariat will share updated documents with TAG for review, followed by subgroup discussions.
• Actions include consulting Member States and regional offices, shaping UHPR global commissions, and supporting ongoing pilots.
• Specific questions for TAG subgroups focused on governance, indicators, and interactions with other mechanisms for future standardization and implementation.