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: @ADB_SusannR.
Blogs by this Author
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3 ways investing in energy makes people healthier
Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Improving electricity supply to rural health facilities is critical to deliver quality health care across developing Asia.
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We need to lower health risks in SEZs. Here’s one way.
Published on Monday, 12 February 2018
Assessing health impacts in special economic zones mitigates potential risks and enhances benefits for workers and their families.
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Invest in health impact assessment now
Published on Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Health must be on the agenda when the impact of an infrastructure project is being determined.
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Creating Viet Nam’s digital health web
Published on Thursday, 21 December 2017
If everything goes according to plan, Viet Nam will become the first middle-income country in Asia to implement a nationwide standardized digital health system.
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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.