The countries of the Region of the Americas recently reaffirmed their commitment to universal access to health and universal health coverage. They recognize that despite progress made in economic and social development and in strengthening health systems, there are still inequities and exclusion in access to comprehensive, appropriate, timely, and quality services, particularly for vulnerable population groups. The present strategy is intended to guide national policies on human resources for health, taking into account that the availability, accessibility, acceptability, relevance, and competence of these resources are key components for achieving the objectives of the Strategy for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage, (1, 3) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (AU)