This webinar will introduce the key findings from the newly published 'Development, management and support of care workers – towards an integrated health and care workforce: Policy options' (available for download on 22 October 2026). The panelists will discuss the importance of recognizing and valuing care work and explore practical actions that governments and partners can take to strengthen integrated health and care workforce development, education, working conditions and career pathways.
Why attend?
This webinar will bring together policymakers, health workforce leaders, care sector stakeholders, international organizations, researchers and practitioners to discuss how countries can better recognize, value, support and invest in care work and care workers. Participants will gain practical insights into policy options and country experiences for strengthening and integrating the health and care workforce.
Highlights
- Launch of the new WHO policy document on advancing integrated health and care workforce policies.
- Country experiences from India and Japan.
- Presentation of key findings, evidence and policy options.
- Perspectives from government leaders on translating policy into action.
- Discussion on improving education, employment, retention and career pathways for care workers.
- Insights from workers' representatives and international partners on strengthening rights, protections and decent working conditions.
- Interactive question-and-answer session with speakers and participants.