Without Incentives, Health Data Sharing Systems Don’t Work for Patients
Asian governments should compel all public and private health service providers to share their data, promote continuity of care, and put their patients’ wellbeing first.
4 Ways to Boost Accountability for Better Health Services in Asia
Addressing accountability opens the doors for wider governance reforms for stronger health systems in Asia and the Pacific.
Clean the Air for Our Children
Pollution is a silent killer that can lead to cancer, many other chronic diseases, and even impact infant brain development.
10 Reasons We Should Care About Toilets
Ahead of World Toilet Day, the facts and figures of toilets (or improved sanitation) speak for themselves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let's Bring Back the Urban Health Advantage
Here are 4 ways to make urban residents healthier in Asia and the Pacific.