31 October - 04 November 2022

Health Systems Performance in the Political Agenda: Sharing Lessons for Current and Future Global Challenges

Health Systems Research Symposium event card with dates

The Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, organized every two years by Health Systems Global, brings together different stakeholders dedicated to strengthening health systems and building the field of health systems policies agenda.

The 7th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR 2022), is scheduled to take place in Bogota under the main theme “Health Systems Performance in the Political Agenda: Sharing Lessons for Current and Future Global Challenges”. HSR2022 will provide a catalytic forum through which to share knowledge and experiences, raise awareness and advocate for change, build capacity, and develop partnerships for action.Below is a list of key events to look out for. Dates and times in Colombia Standard Time (GMT-5) Time Zone.


Events sponsored or co-sponsored by UHC2030 and partners

Friday, November 4, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Political Accountability for Universal Health Coverage: A multistakeholder view on translating commitment to action. [Level 2 - Room G, Hybrid] Organized by UHC2030, CSEM and SwissTPH.

Introductory video

Dr. Sania Nishtar, Member of the Senate of Pakistan, UHC Movement Political Advisory Panel


Monday, October 31, 08:00-10:00 AM. Field Building using HSG’s Capacity Strengthening Framework: Case Studies from Partners. [Level 2 - Room G. Capacity Strengthening session, In-person] Organized by Health Systems Global. 

Monday, October 31, 08:30-12:00 AM. Who, what, why and how: A behavioural approach to governing the private sector in health. [Level 2 - Room G. Satellite session, In-person] Organized by WHO. 

Monday, October 31, 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM. Results of the first ever (HPSR) Partners Report. [Level 2 - Room G] Organized by Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research.   

Monday, October 31, 12:30-4:00 PM. How to assess health systems performance – a focus on conceptual links between health system functions and overall system goals.  [Room: Level 2 - Room B/C. Satellite Session, Hybrid]. Organized by WHO and European Observatory. 

Monday, October 31, 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM. Transitions from external assistance for health in the era of COVID-19: What have we learned and what needs to change? [Level 2 - Room B/C] Organized by WHO, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research and UHC2030.

Monday, October 31, 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM. Effective and sustainable community engagement in defining essential services on road to achieving UHC: Learnings from global evidence and practical guidance. [Level 2 - Room B/C] Organized by WHO and PAHO. 

Tuesday, November 01, 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Reconsidering Health Systems for the Post-Pandemic Future. [Level 2 - Room G] Organized by Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research. 

Tuesday, November 01, 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Publication Mentorship Programme. [Level 3 - Room K] Organized by Health Systems Global. 

Tuesday, November 01, 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM. Addressing the challenges of delivering effective surgery care through health policy and systems research. [Level 2 - Room EF] Organized by Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research & NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery. 

Tuesday, November 01, 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM. Investing in learning health systems in low and middle-income countries. [Level 2 - Room G] Organized by Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research. 

Wednesday, November 02, 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM. Women Mentorship Programme - Networking session on mentorship Experience. [Level 2 - Room EF]. Organized by Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research and Health Systems Global

Thursday November 03, 16:00 - 13:30 PM  Evaluation of Health Policy and Systems Research in Multiple Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Lessons from the field. 

Friday, November 04, 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Closing the policy and systems research gaps for addressing the social determinants of health equity: a new research agenda. [Level 3 - Room N]

Friday, November 4, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Political Accountability for Universal Health Coverage: A multistakeholder view on translating commitment to action. [Level 2 - Room G, Hybrid] Organized by UHC2030, CSEM and SwissTPH.