We are also pleased to announce a Policy Course on “From Evidence to Action: The application of Health Technology Assessment, Priority Setting, and Strategic Purchasing for Population Health in enhancing Health System Performance and advancing Universal Health Coverage”

The 2 days course from June 3-4, 2026, in Shanghai China offered by the Asia-Pacific Network for Health Systems Strengthening (ANHSS) in collaboration with the Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, headed by Professor Eng-Kiong Yeoh.

The course provides an overview of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) process from theory to implementation to application, with teachings on how HTA, Priority Setting and Strategic Purchasing together can be leveraged to strengthen governance and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). By demonstrating how evidence is generated, priorities are economically evaluated, and how purchasing mechanisms can be aligned with national strategic goals, the course provides a clear framework for more transparent, accountable and fiscally responsible decision making. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge to design and lead systems to encourage efficient resource allocation, incentivize high quality service delivery, and ensure that health benefit packages remain equitable, financially sustainable, and responsive to population needs. Case studies on country experiences of HTA application based on the different health system designs are presented for learning.

Venue

Fudan University, 130 Dongan Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai 200032, China

Registration Fee

The standard tuition fee for the course (3-4 June, 2026) is USD 200. This fee includes tuition, course material, coffee breaks and lunch during the days of the training.

Participants (or their funding agency) will be responsible for covering the costs of travel, health and accident insurance, accommodation, and other expenses while in Shanghai.

An early bird fee of USD 150 per person will apply for participants whose payments are received before 30 April 2026.

Registration Link

https://cuhk.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7P5WbRuardSrlzw

For details, please refer to the agenda and flyer of Policy Course.

Should you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:

Professor Shimeng LIU (email: smliu@fudan.edu.cn)