Join Us at the Asia-Pacific Heart Summit: A Gathering on Better Cardiovascular Health
ACCESS Health International, as the Secretariat of the Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Alliance, is excited to invite you to the Asia-Pacific Heart Summit, taking place from 18-20 October 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. The Alliance is honored to be co-hosting the Summit with the Thailand Ministry of Public Health-Department of Medical Services and National Health Security Office.
The inaugural Asia-Pacific Heart Summit 2024 will advance collective action against Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)’s momentous impact by converging best practices, knowledge sharing, and mutual learning while bridging diverse sectors and embracing the full spectrum of prevention to rehabilitation.
This Summit will gather leading experts, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to explore the latest advancements and strategies in cardiovascular health across the Asia-Pacific region. The two-day summit and the accompanying round-table will feature a range of insightful sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.
The event will feature speakers from the Central Chest Institute of Thailand, the Heart Association of Thailand, the World Heart Federation, and Hearts 4 Heart, Australia. Additional speakers include experts from Jichi Medical University, Japan, and Heart Valve Voice, Japan, along with the Centre for Indonesia’s Strategic Development Initiatives, government representatives, and more. Please visit the [link] for the full line-up of speakers.
Sessions at the Summit Include:
- Are our national CVD policies sufficient?
- Spotlight on Japan’s CVD control policy
- Why is addressing heart failure important for our health systems?
- Sustainable, effective, quality financing for CVD control
- How can we prevent the leading risk factors for CVD?
- Why do we need seamless care for our communities?
- Boosting equity in CVD prevention, diagnosis, and care – overcoming inertia and bolstering access
- Spotlight on China’s approach to CVD
- Policy Dialogue: Korea
- 2025 UN High-Level Meetings on NCDs: What can Asia do?
To register your interest or for more information about the Summit, please contact: [email protected]
For those unable to attend in person, the event will be live-streamed. Please register here