The ECO Continuum: How ACAN is Driving Better Patient Outcomes
Integrated Emergency, Critical, and Operative (ECO) care is essential to reducing preventable deaths and achieving Universal Health Coverage, with growing data supporting its impact and feasibility. For ECO to work these services and the people who work in them cannot work in silo.
The Acute Care Action Network (ACAN) was launched to support countries in implementing ECO through collaboration, evidence, and practical support.
This meeting is a call to action for Ministries of Health and global partners to unite behind ACAN and identify concrete ways to advance integrated ECO systems worldwide.
Key Takeaways from the Event
– A clear understanding of what ACAN is and what it offers.
– A shared appreciation of the importance of ECO integration in saving lives.
– Identification of the main challenges and enablers of ECO implementation.
– A collective commitment to supporting countries with practical tools, partnerships, and coordination.
– A list of concrete ways to support Ministries of Health going forward.
Coffee, tea and pastries will be provided.