Summary

This document, prepared jointly by ILO and PAHO, presents an overview of the current situation in Latin America and the Caribbean and the progress achieved to date with respect to social protection in health. It also emphasizes the bases and mechanisms for the extension of social protection in health, and establishes a reference framework for the joint work of ILO an PAHO in implementing strategies and actions. It also presents in chapter 6, the report of the partners meeting of the ILO-PAHO joint initiative that took place in Stockholm, Sweden, in October 2003. Spanish and English versions are included together in one book.