The 13^th Asia Pacific Action Alliance on Human Resources for Health (AAAH) Conference will be held from 28-30 October 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Bringing together around 300 experts, including HRH planners, health system strengthening experts, public health emergencies specialists, educators, and workforce professionals from 22 countries and beyond, to collaboratively advocate for preparing workforces for greater resilience. Under the theme "C + C = R" – "Resilient Health Workforce, Where Competence Meets Commitment," the event emphasises the importance of preparedness in the face of evolving public health emergencies.

igure 1: The 13^th AAAH Conference Framework 

The three-day event, starting with a site visit around Vientiane and 2 days of main conference, will prioritise strengthening health workforce resilience through competence and commitment, with a focus on the One Health approach, digital readiness, and public health collaboration. Delegates will engage in site visits, interactive workshops, and strategic discussions aimed at integrating digital tools and cross-sector collaboration to enhance preparedness for future public health emergencies.

Resilience efforts should strengthen the system, not strain health workers. Our collaborative approach must target systemic resilience, enabling our health workforce to remain strongly committed and competent

For more information, please visit http://aaahrh.net. Email: aaahrh.net@gmail.com

Interested in joining the event, please register here.