Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Knowledge Translation and Health Technology Assessment in Health Equity
Director / Head:
Dr. Janet Hatcher-Roberts
Dr. Peter Tugwell
Institution:
Institute of Population Health, Centre for Global Health
University of Ottawa
Address:
85 Primrose Ave. Rm 302
K1N 6M1
Ontario
Town:
Ottawa
Country:
CANADA
Region:
AMRO
Phone:
613-562-6262 ext.2908
Fax:
613-569-6734
Date of Designation:
04/Sep/2007
Last Redesignation:
21/Oct/2015
Expiry:
21/Oct/2019
Date of Discontinuation:
08/Nov/2019
Terms of Reference:
- Support PAHO/WHO in strengthening of the HTA Network of the Americas (RedETSA), with a special focus in the incorporation of Caribbean countries to the Network.
- Assist PAHO/WHO in the application of the Equity-oriented toolkit for HTA.
- Support PAHO/WHO in the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines.
- At PAHO/WHO’s request, develop and support the implementation of knowledge translation strategies.
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Subjects:
- Health Technology (including laboratory services; but excluding blood safety)
- Health systems research & development
- Health equity
Types of activity:
- Collection and collation of information
- Training and education
- Information dissemination
WHO Outputs:
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4.3.1 - Countries enabled to develop or update, implement, monitor and evaluate national policies on better access to health technologies; and to strengthen evidence-based selection and rational use of health technologies |
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Ower: 10.1 - Management and organization of integrated, population-based health-service delivery through public and nonpublic providers and networks improved, reflecting the primary health care strategy, scaling up coverage, equity, quality and safety of personal and population-based health services, and enhancing health outcomes. |
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Ower: 10.5 - Better knowledge and evidence for health decision-making assured through consolidation and publication of existing evidence, facilitation of knowledge generation in priority areas, and global leadership in health research policy and coordination, including with regard to ethical conduct. |
Responsible Officer:
LEMGRUBER PORTUGAL D OLIVEIRA Alexandre
Phone:
+1 43485
Technical Counterpart:
VELAZQUEZ BERUMEN Adriana
Phone:
+41 22 791 1239
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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