
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.
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
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