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Opening address: Setting the stage for adherence dialogue

Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt, the chair of the event, Prof. John Weinman, the honorary chair, as well as Kathryn McKenzie from Abbott, welcome you to the 3^rd edition of the a:care Congress. Kathryn McKenzie set the stage by highlighting that good health is key to thriving communities, and with the a:care initiative, Abbott aims to transform healthcare by breaking barriers and promoting sustainable practices. She then passed the floor to Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt and Prof. John Weinman, who continued by addressing the complexity of adherence as a behavior influenced by various social, economic, and healthcare factors, emphasizing the need for meaningful change and innovative strategies.