Research from the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) estimates that repealing the Healthy Eating Promotion Law (PAS) could affect informed decision-making when purchasing food, which would have a measurable negative impact on public health. The presence of warning labels on soft drinks and […]
For the Dr. Pablo Gulayin, coordinator of the Department of Research in Chronic Diseases (IECS) and the Dr. Vilma Irazola, director of the Department of Chronic Disease Research (IECS). High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. The 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study estimated that it was
More progress, same problems: Are we still failing at the basics in hypertension? See more "
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. (Argentina time), the conference “Change Management in Health: Leadership and Technological Transformation for Quality and Patient Safety” will be held, organized by the Latin American Collaborative Forum on Quality and Safety in Health, an initiative promoted by the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness.
Buenos Aires, April 23 and 24, 2026 Representatives of governments, multilateral banks, international cooperation agencies, civil society organizations, academia and the research community from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, the Dominican Republic and Uruguay participated in the “Regional Dialogue on needs and priorities for financing
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, are a leading cause of illness and death in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to their impact on people's health, they generate significant economic costs and place increasing pressure on healthcare systems.
Under the slogan “Patient Safety in Action: Learn, Prevent, Improve,” the series begins on May 29 in Mar del Plata. The initiative aims to expand collaborative learning and improve healthcare throughout Argentina. This is part of the advocacy efforts promoted by the Department of Quality and Safety.
The 2026 Regional Forums on Quality and Patient Safety begin See more "
The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Health for Latin America and the Caribbean (CLIAS), an initiative of the CIIPS-IECS, shared the milestones of its management, marked by a focus on vulnerable populations and a regional perspective. At a recent project meeting of the IECS's Center for Implementation and Innovation in Health Policies (CIIPS), the team
Clinical research today faces the challenge of combining scientific rigor, efficiency, and scalability in increasingly complex and global contexts. In this context, the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) presents the Academic Research Organization ARO IECS: a methodological, analytical, digital, and coordination support hub designed to strengthen every stage of the research process.
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MAY 2026 SEE FULL NEWSLETTER By Prof. Dr. Andrés Pichon Riviere, General Director of IECS In a scenario where health systems face increasing challenges, the production of rigorous knowledge alone is no longer enough. The central challenge today is to ensure that this evidence informs concrete, timely, and sustainable decisions. That is where
IECS 2026-2030: A step towards organizational maturity See more "
Buenos Aires, April 2026. The Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) appointed Professor Dr. Andrés Pichon Riviere as its Director General for a new four-year term. His appointment ensures the continuation of a management approach focused on institutional strengthening and positioning the Institute as a regional and international leader. Founded in 2002
