Health is largely created through actions outside the health sector. Work toward this outcome seeks to ensure a renewed focus on health promotion and on use of the Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to create health and well-being and reduce health inequities. It focuses on developing and strengthening public health policies and on advocacy for the development of public policies across sectors, with systematic and holistic consideration of the health implications of decisions and actions in other sectors. Key elements of health promotion and HiAP strategies involve action at all levels of government, with a strong focus on engaging with local governments, and the creation of healthy settings in schools, homes, and workplaces. The empowerment and participation of people, families, and communities is essential to this approach, as is engagement with civil society, the private sector, and academia. This outcome aims to strengthen the advocacy, health diplomacy, and stewardship role of the health sector, which is critical for the success of this whole-of-government and whole-of-society strategy, while strengthening health systems and services through health promotion.

Note: For further details on the scope of this Outcome, please refer to the PAHO Strategic Plan 20-25 Document.