Pre-Connectathon Participant 2025

Issued on 25 Nov 2025 by

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through BIDAcademy, issues the following badge and certifies that the recipient has participated in the virtual preparatory activities of the 4th PH4H Regional Connectathon 2025 (Pan-American Highway for Digital Health). These activities began on October 7, 2025, and were aimed at strengthening the technical capacities of the teams, enabling the progress required for the subsequent in-person phase, which will take place from October 27 to 30, 2025, in San Salvador, El Salvador. With the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Digital Health (RACSEL), funding from the Government of Japan, and multiple strategic partners, these exercises represented a key step toward building an interoperable digital health network in the region.

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Criteria

Learning objectives

Strengthen the technical capacities of national teams through prior virtual activities, enabling them to achieve the necessary progress to effectively participate in the in-person phase of the PH4H 2025 Regional Connectathon.

Learning experience and activities

Participants carried out virtual activities focused on technical testing, collaborative exercises with international standards, and joint preparation dynamics, generating practical learning for the subsequent in-person phase.

The learning experience of the Connectathon was structured into two key thematic tracks for the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region:

Track 1 - Cross-border Continuity of Care: Participants practically developed their own International Patient Summary (IPS-LAC), using the IPS profile adapted to the region. Through the implementation of a Verifiable Health Link (VHL), the feasibility of secure and controlled exchange of health data via mobile devices was demonstrated.
Track 2 - Digital Vaccination Certificates: Participants generated, exchanged, and validated vaccination certificates based on the WHO's ICVP international standard. This practical activity allowed participants to familiarize themselves with the tools and processes necessary for implementation.

As a result of these activities, participants acquired the necessary skills and tools to advance the digital transformation of their health systems and thus demonstrate their readiness for cross-border exchange of health data, including vaccines and continuity of care. Additionally, they have acquired the technical skills necessary to integrate into the WHO's Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN) and mastery of PH4H Trust

Content / Topics

The preparation for the regional Connectathon covered the following topics:

International Patient Summary – IPS
Verifiable Health Links - VHL
Person Mediated Data Exchange Scenario
MHD, PDQm, SVCM Profiles
International Certificate of Vaccinations or Prophylaxis – ICVP
Digital Vaccine Certificates - DVC
Global Digital Health Certification Network - GDHCN
PH4H app
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Estimated effort

An individual estimated effort equivalent to 64 hours of virtual preparatory activities prior to the in-person event.

Further information

The PH4H is an initiative of the IDB, PAHO, and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to improve the health of their populations. Through technology, PH4H seeks to ensure that people can securely access their health data and services from anywhere in the region. The initiative promotes the interoperability of systems and the exchange of information within and between countries to improve care and strengthen the region’s health systems.

Badge type

Participation badge

Achievement Type	Participation
Field of Study	Health
Specialization	Public Health and Health Information Systems Management