2026

More progress, same problems: Are we still failing at the basics in hypertension?

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 […]

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The IECS promotes regional dialogue on financing for non-communicable diseases in Latin America and the Caribbean

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

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CLIAS presents its report: four years leading the intersection between AI and health in the region

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

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Introducing ARO IECS, a hub for comprehensive support to clinical research

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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IECS 2026-2030: A step towards organizational maturity

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

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Andrés Pichon Riviere was elected as the general director of IECS for the period 2026-2030 

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

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They presented preliminary results of a psychometric assessment that measures health-related quality of life in infants and young children.

Research teams from IECS, the Juan P. Garrahan Pediatric Hospital, and the Ricardo Gutiérrez Children's Hospital participated in a meeting where they shared and discussed the preliminary results of the validation of two versions of the EQ-TIPS questionnaire, which measures health-related quality of life in infants and

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Legal responsibility in health research: IECS invites you to a webinar on risk prevention

As part of The Global Health Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (TGHN LAC) project, the Department of Quality, Patient Safety, and Clinical Management of the Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) will hold the webinar “Legal Responsibility in Health Research.” The free event will take place on Thursday, April 30th.

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Upcoming online information sessions open to the community

Through a series of open virtual meetings, we invite you to learn about our academic offerings alongside leading specialists. During these talks, faculty teams will present the content, course format, and practical approach of each program, as well as answer questions live. These meetings are an opportunity to explore programs designed for you.

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