3 Reasons Why Inclusive Business in Health is Not 'Soft'
Let us correct this myth and discuss what is needed to support inclusive business models for health care in Asia and the Pacific.
A World She Deserves
Investing in sexual and reproductive health is not only the right thing to do – it benefits women, families, and the entire economy.
Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya are Diseases of People – And Our Ecosystem
The spread of the zika virus demonstrates vector-borne disease control requires more than just investing in health.
5 Reasons to be Worried About Health Security in Asia
The risk of contracting antimicrobial-resistant bacteria or emerging infectious diseases is higher in Asia than anywhere else in the world.
Why We Should Care About Indonesian Haze – For Our Own Health
The recent haze caused by forest fires in Indonesia is yet another form of air pollution we increasingly suffer in Asia, where many have come to accept this public health risk as a necessary evil of urban economic growth.
The Art of Interactive Conference for Knowledge Sharing
Unlike many dull international gatherings, the recent #MA4HealthAP conference gave participants a multitude of innovative ways to engage with their peers.
Global Population Getting Fatter, Sicker – A Call for Action
Non-communicable diseases act as key barriers to poverty alleviation and sustainable development, and we have to start with ourselves by making healthy lifestyle choices everyday.
Malaria Elimination – A Public Health Best Buy
Despite the many successes across Asia and the Pacific in reducing the incidence of malaria, the disease continues to be a heavy burden for many countries, with an estimated 2.2 billion people at risk in the region.
ADB’s New Vision for Health in 2015-2020: Why, What, and How
Here are a few highlights from ADB’s new Operational Plan for Health 2015-2020 launched today.
What We Can Learn from Africa on Public-Private Dialogue in Health
Many African and Asian countries face similar health care challenges. More than half of the people in Africa go to the mostly unregulated private health care sector to get diagnosed and treated, and they pay out-of pocket. The same is true for Asia and the Pacific.