Unmasking Corruption in Latin American Healthcare Systems: Institutional Challenges and Solutions

The first seminar in our series on corruption in Latin American healthcare systems, organized by the Health Systems Global (HSG) Thematic Working Group on Action on Accountability and Anti-corruption for SDGs (TWG AAA) with the HSG Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Regional Network. This seminar aims to generate meaningful dialogue about corruption in Latin American healthcare systems while fostering collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.

The inaugural session will bring together leading scholars to explore critical perspectives on institutional arrangements, systemic challenges, and governance solutions in healthcare corruption. Our distinguished speakers will present groundbreaking research on decentralization strategies, institutional dynamics, social norms, and corruption determinants in public health systems.

Research Snapshots

Corruption Determinants in Brazilian Primary Healthcare

MSc. Tany Marin (Lecturer at Federal University of Pará and PhD candidate at University of São Paulo)

Decentralization and Corruption Risks in Honduras

Dr. Alan Zarychta  (Associate Professor, University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice)

Dr. Camila Angulo (Assistant Professor in Political Science, Indiana University Northwest)

Systemic Corruption in Mexican Healthcare

Dr. Rosalynn A. Vega (Professor and Interim Associate Dean of the Honors College, University of Texas)

Dr. Alfredo Paulo Maya (Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)

Opening remarks

Prof. Dina Balabanova: LSHTM, TWG AAA Co-chair

Moderator

Dr. Daniel Bernal-Serrano: LSHTM, Tec de Monterrey

Q&A

Francisco Oviedo-Gomez: Ministry of Health Costa Rica, HSG Board Member for LAC

Seminar Recording

About the TWG AAA

The Thematic Working Group on Action on Accountability and Anti-corruption for SDGs (TWG AAA) is dedicated to exploring and addressing the root causes of weak accountability and corruption in health systems, with a particular focus on the systemic structures that allow these challenges to persist. The group champions effective governance as a cornerstone for sustainable development and the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Find out more about their work and how to join the group on the dedicated TWG AAA page.