Susann supports ADB’s health sector development, and co-led the preparation of ADB’s revised operational plan for health, which supports ADB’s developing member countries in achieving universal health coverage. She is particularly interested in the public private dialogue to provide quality health services for the poor, and in ICT solutions for UHC and health systems strengthening. Follow her on Twitter:[email protected]_SusannR.
Blogs by this Author
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More money alone won't meet SDG 3
Published on Thursday, 20 July 2017
To move forward on health financing in developing Asia, we need solutions as well as money.
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A new way of funding healthcare in developing Asia
Published on Tuesday, 06 June 2017
ADB’s health bond opens the door to badly needed long-term financing for health projects in Asia and the Pacific.
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Digital health in Viet Nam – not if, but when
Published on Friday, 07 April 2017
The country is on the right path toward realizing the potential of digitization in its health sector.
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Let's bring back the urban health advantage
Published on Friday, 06 January 2017
Here are 4 ways to make urban residents healthier in Asia and the Pacific.
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Blog poll: Target population groups at risk to better fight HIV/AIDS in Asia
Published on Thursday, 01 December 2016
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.
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The future of health care and you
Published on Thursday, 24 November 2016
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.
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Clean the air for our children
Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Pollution is a silent killer that can lead to cancer, many other chronic diseases, and even impact infant brain development.
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Health should not pay the price for infrastructure development in Asia
Published on Monday, 16 May 2016
Health impact assessments can seize the opportunity to attain positive health outcomes that would otherwise not happen, as we are seeing in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
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Blog poll: We must live healthy to beat diabetes in Asia
Published on Friday, 06 May 2016
Diabetes can’t be solved by health systems alone – it’s a global problem that is driven by our lifestyle choices.
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We need a revolution in cancer care in Asia-Pacific
Published on Friday, 18 March 2016
Let’s support investments with the best value for money to counter the massive challenge presents to the region.