JACC warns that Asia is rapidly becoming the epicenter of a global cardiometabolic crisis: sweeping urbanization, a shift toward calorie-rich diets, and aging populations are colliding to drive a steep surge in heart disease and metabolic disorders
The WHO is sounding a stark warning: governments must act now-adopting science-driven policies and a stronger One Health approach-because interconnected threats to people, animals and the environment are evolving at breakneck speed
At the WHO South‑East Asia regional meeting on eye health, health leaders from 11 countries joined forces, pledging a bold, united drive to widen access to quality eye care and end preventable vision loss across the region
Across the Asia-Pacific, rapidly aging populations are pushing health systems to the breaking point and leaving increasing numbers without timely care. A new World Economic Forum report argues digital technologies and telemedicine can turn the tide – restoring access, easing pressure on hospitals and clinics, and improving patient outcomes
Health ministers and senior officials are gathering at the Seventy-ninth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South‑East Asia to celebrate recent health gains, chart bold new priorities and strengthen coordinated regional disease‑control efforts
A new FSI study warns that Asia’s fast‑aging societies are driving a sharp rise in chronic illness and care costs – even as life expectancy climbs and individual health measures continue to improve
Leading global health figures converged at the 2026 APHSAF Stakeholders Meeting, hosted by WHO, to chart a bold, coordinated course for strengthening health security across the Asia-Pacific
Deloitte has launched the Asia Pacific Health Institute and unveiled a new report on technology-enabled healthcare access, spotlighting innovative digital solutions designed to bridge care gaps across the region
Health experts are raising the alarm as a fast‑moving measles surge sweeps WHO’s South‑East Asia Region – urging immediate, targeted action to revive stalled vaccination campaigns and protect years of hard‑won progress from being wiped out
Methodist-led engineers merge faith-driven mission and cutting-edge science to expand access to clean drinking water across Southeast Asia, transforming health and local communities.
The Saw Swee Hock School’s MScHEOR trains the next generation of health-economics leaders with rigorous, practical skills to champion evidence-based care and empower bold policy innovation across Asia’s fast-evolving health systems
Next week, health ministers from WHO’s South-East Asia Region will gather to fast-track progress on critical health priorities: strengthening systems, closing equity gaps, and deepening regional cooperation – all to better protect and improve the health of millions
WHO’s 2025 South‑East Asia initiative unites PIP, PRET and Unity Studies, turning paper policies into evidence‑driven action that sharply boosts the region’s preparedness for pandemic influenza
Asia Society’s new report probes the changing landscape of U.S.-China relations in the life sciences, where competition and collaboration increasingly intertwine. It highlights policy flashpoints, deep research linkages, and the wider implications for global health security
UNICEF is accelerating a global push to end child malnutrition – expanding life-saving nutrition programs, enriching school meals, and joining forces with governments to build stronger, more resilient health systems
The science to eliminate cervical cancer exists – but the World Economic Forum warns that across the Asia-Pacific many countries still struggle to deliver life‑saving vaccines, screenings and treatments equitably
A new WHO regional mapping across the Asia-Pacific reveals stark vulnerabilities – alongside promising strengths – in health systems, and delivers practical, actionable guidance to help countries strengthen preparedness for the next health crisis
WHO and South-East Asian member states are stepping up to expand the region’s emergency health fund – a strategic push to boost pandemic preparedness, accelerate rapid-response capabilities, and fortify health systems against future shocks
A new United Nations University report sounds a stark warning: in South and Southeast Asia, the next climate-action frontier is urgent-building resilient, transformative health systems that can withstand rising climate risks and protect millions of lives
International Healthcare Week 2025 – themed “Innovate, Collaborate, and Elevate Healthcare in ASEAN and Beyond” – brings together global health leaders, innovators, and policymakers to spotlight game‑changing breakthroughs, spark strategic partnerships, and fast‑track the transformation to resilient, future‑ready health systems across ASEAN and beyond