From July 27 to 30, 2026, Panama City will host the fifth edition of the Regional Connectathon, a key milestone for clinical interoperability under the Pan-American Digital Health Route (PH4H).
This gathering represents a strategic opportunity to validate our region's technical capabilities in the secure exchange of information.
The purpose is to enable health data to follow the patient regardless of borders, removing technological barriers to strengthen the quality and timeliness of medical care.
The event brings together delegates from PH4H and RACSEL member countries, health authorities, and technical teams from across the region. Together, we foster an ecosystem of collaboration and innovation to build a connected, interoperable regional health system centered on people's well-being.
Edition Summary
2026
Connectathon Tracks
2026
The 5th Connectathon is designed to address the most significant digital health challenges in the Americas. In this edition, we have evolved toward three strategic tracks that will guide the technical tests, focused on consolidating a regional health system that is interoperable, resilient, and centered on the citizen.
Track 1 – Cross-Border Continuity of Care (IPS and Telehealth): This track is the cornerstone of regional clinical care and is divided into two critical components:
Patient Summary (IPS LAC): Validate access to and continuous updating of essential clinical information in cross-border commuting scenarios, ensuring that the data follows the patient.
Telehealth (Interconsultations): Enable the exchange of structured medical requests and orders between specialists in different countries to resolve complex clinical cases or cases involving patients in transit.
Track 2 – Digital Vaccination Certificates (GDHCN/ICVP): This track specifically focuses on the sovereignty and international validation of Yellow Fever immunization. The goal is to demonstrate the interoperability of these certificates under WHO's ICVP standards, facilitating the onboarding process to the global network (GDHCN).
Track 3 – Cross-Border Electronic Prescription: As a knowledge-dissemination exercise, this track explores the interoperability of the Digital Medical Prescription. It focuses on validating proofs of concept so that a patient can check their list of active medications and have them dispensed at pharmacies in a country different from the one that issued the prescription, promoting the use of international standards and the recognition of active ingredients.
Roadmap
Resources
The fifth edition of the PH4H Connectathon is aimed exclusively at Ministries of Health, government agencies, or organizations related to Digital Health. For countries that are not part of PH4H, this section provides access to the resources and enablers generated for the 4th PH4H Connectathon.
Results
The 2026 edition of the PH4H Connectathon was held in Panama City, Panama. Preliminary progress results are available on the dashboard (click the buttons):