Pan American Health Organization to Host Event on Digital Transformation of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is organizing an event focused on good governance practices for the digital transformation of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems. Scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the event aims to enhance countries' capabilities in planning, implementing, and consolidating the digital transformation of CRVS systems. This initiative is part of PAHO's CRVS Community of Practice, specifically within the thematic area of digital transformation. The primary goal is to promote the exchange of best practices and relevant information across the region. Discussions will cover the adoption of good practices in digital identity, the digitization of processes and archives, system governance, and interoperability. These efforts are intended to improve the quality, timeliness, and utility of information for public administration and decision-making. Jorge Pacheco Jara, Head of the Department of Health Statistics and Information (DEIS) at Chile’s M...
