A new way of funding healthcare in developing Asia
ADB’s health bond opens the door to badly needed long-term financing for health projects in Asia and the Pacific.
Menstrual hygiene is the great taboo in the Pacific
Better menstrual hygiene management is an imperative to empower women and girls in this region.
Digital health in Viet Nam – not if, but when
The country is on the right path toward realizing the potential of digitization in its health sector.
Let's bring back the urban health advantage
Here are 4 ways to make urban residents healthier in Asia and the Pacific.
Unlocking PNG’s full potential in developing rural health services
An project cofinanced by ADB is starting to make progress on expanding health coverage to underserved rural areas.
Blog poll: Target population groups at risk to better fight HIV/AIDS in Asia
On World AIDS Day, it’s time to share where ADB blog readers think we should invest in to achieve future zero transmission of HIV/AIDS in the region.
Indian state to pilot cashless accident trauma insurance
If the test is successful, an ADB project will help set up a post-accident response initiative that can be scaled up in Madhya Pradesh and beyond.
The future of health care and you
Expect more focus on preventing diseases, investing in mass-produced standardized care for all, and advancing health care frontiers through customized care for the individual.
Last woman standing: Toilet equality for men and women
Even when women do have access to a toilet, it is rarely equitable, as most public toilets fail to account for women’s needs.
10 reasons we should care about toilets
Ahead of World Toilet Day, the facts and figures of toilets (or improved sanitation) speak for themselves.