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Swedish Centre for Rural Health: A Path to Becoming a WHO Collaborating Centre

Tuesday May 20, 2025 13:00 - 13:30 F2

Lecturers: Andreas Lundqvist, Göran Larsson

Track: Future Health and Care

Join us for an insightful lecture on the Centre for Rural Medicine's new national mission as a Swedish Centre for Rural Health and our ambition to become a collaborating centre to WHO. This session is designed for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers interested in rural health and global health initiatives.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the strategic goals and initiatives of the Centre for Rural Medicine's new national mission.
  • Explore the benefits and challenges of becoming a WHO collaborating centre.
  • Learn about innovative approaches and best practices in rural healthcare that can be applied globally.
  • Discover how Sweden's national efforts in rural medicine can contribute to global health improvements.

Who Should Attend: This lecture is ideal for:

  • Healthcare professionals working in rural and remote areas.
  • Policymakers and government officials involved in healthcare planning and implementation.
  • Researchers and academics focused on rural health and global health initiatives.
  • International visitors interested in learning from Sweden's national efforts in rural medicine.
Language

English

Topic

Future Health and Care

Seminar type

Live + On site

Lecture type

Presentation

Objective of lecture

Inspiration

Level of knowledge

Introductory

Target audience

Management/decision makers
Politicians
Researchers
Students
Care professionals
Healthcare professionals

Keyword

Actual examples (good/bad)
Innovation/research

Lecturers

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Andreas Lundqvist Lecturer

Head of Unit
Centre for Rural Medicine

Andreas has a background in computer science and engineering. For the past 11 years, he has worked with telemedicine, distance-bridging technology, and rural health. He has been the head of the Centre for Rural Medicine in Region Västerbotten for 5 years. This R&D unit was recently designated as a national knowledge centre for Rural Health in Sweden.

Göran Larsson Lecturer

Director of R&D
Region Västerbotten