ArticleRevista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health2024
Social participation in health: analysis of progress and challenges for the Region of the Americas.
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- The Challenge of Public Participation in European Hospitals: A Portuguese Case Study.Portuguese journal of public health · 2026Article
- Barriers and opportunities for participation in health policy decision-making by civil society groups organized for cancer in Chile: a qualitative study.Health research policy and systems · 2026Article
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Abstract
This article analyzes the state of social participation in health in the Region of the Americas, framing it within the regional context and commitments assumed by the Member States of the Pan American Health Organization. It aims to provide regional input to the discussion of a resolution on social participation for universal health coverage, health, and well-being at the 77th World Health Assembly in 2024. In the Americas, social participation has evolved from a utilitarian approach to a fundamental aspect of health system governance, enshrined within legal frameworks and recognized as a citizen's right. Regional resolutions emphasize inclusive policies and intersectoral action to tackle health inequities, meanwhile the World Health Organization handbook on social participation underscores the need for inclusive governance mechanisms and addressing power imbalances. Informed by Member States' recommendations and scientific literature, the article emphasizes the importance of addressing power imbalances, strengthening legal frameworks, and enhancing capacities of governments and populations. It stresses adapting social participation mechanisms to diverse cultural contexts and ensuring meaningful community involvement in decision-making. Finally, the article advocates for a comprehensive approach to social participation grounded in principles of equity, democracy, and human rights; and fundamentally as an essential component of the primary health care approach. It calls for integrating social participation into health system governance, policy dialogues, capacity-building, and evaluation to ensure effective participatory processes.
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