The WHO is spearheading a transformative mental health initiative in the South-East Asia Region, aiming to enhance access, reduce stigma, and strengthen services across countries for improved well-being.
In Malaysia, InterSystems highlighted Indonesia’s digital health leadership at the Asia Healthcare Summit 2025, showcasing innovations that drive regional healthcare transformation and technology integration.
The WHO has revamped SEARHEF 2.0 to enhance health emergency response across South-East Asia, aiming to strengthen regional collaboration and improve preparedness against future health crises.
The WHO South-East Asia Region launches its 2025-2029 Strategic Action Framework to boost community engagement and resilience, aiming to enhance preparedness and response to health emergencies across member countries.
Digital Health Asia 2025 concluded successfully at City University of Hong Kong, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in healthcare technology and fostering collaboration among leading experts across the region.
The WHO South-East Asia Region is boosting multi-source surveillance systems to improve detection and response to health emergencies, aiming for faster, more coordinated action against outbreaks and crises.
The Asian Development Bank outlines four key strategies to boost regional health security in Asia, emphasizing improved surveillance, cross-border cooperation, investment in healthcare infrastructure, and rapid response systems ahead of future pandemics.
Childhood tuberculosis cases are rising across Europe and Central Asia, health agencies report. Experts warn of increasing risks as diagnosis and treatment gaps persist, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable children.
Asia faces a pivotal moment in healthcare, balancing rapid innovation with mounting challenges. Is the region’s health flutter a sign of progress or an emerging crisis? Experts weigh in on the future of Asian healthcare.
In South Asia, anaemia remains a critical health crisis, endangering millions of women’s well-being and economic potential, warns a new UN report. Urgent action is needed to address nutrition and healthcare gaps.
Brinc hosted its 4th successful Asia Health Innovation Summit 2024, part of the StartmeupHK Festival curated by InvestHK, highlighting breakthroughs in health tech and fostering industry collaboration across the region.
The latest IQVIA report highlights a growing obesity crisis in Southeast Asia, urging urgent public health action. Rising rates threaten healthcare systems and economic stability across the region.
The tenth meeting of the South-East Asia Regional Verification Commission for measles and rubella elimination (SEA-RVC) convened from 22-24 July 2025, reviewing progress and strategies to eradicate these diseases.
Plastic pollution is choking Southeast Asia’s waterways, turning convenience into a deadly hazard. Single-use plastics, widely used and poorly managed, threaten marine life and human health in the region.
tHIS ASEAN 2025 will debut in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together Southeast Asia’s leading healthcare innovators. The event aims to drive collaboration and advance regional health solutions across the ASEAN community.
The South East Asia health insurance market is set for robust growth by 2025, driven by rising healthcare awareness and expanding coverage. Key players are reshaping the competitive landscape, boosting market size and share.
Taiwan and India are urged to enhance health-tech collaboration by creating structured platforms for regulatory dialogue, fostering innovation and streamlining approvals, says BioSpectrum Asia.
The World Health Organization reports that maternal mortality remains a critical global issue, with approximately 295,000 women dying annually from pregnancy-related causes. Efforts to improve healthcare access are urgent to save lives.
FAO and Australia have joined forces to enhance animal health systems in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, aiming to boost disease prevention, improve livestock productivity, and support regional food security.
A new Stanford study reveals that integrating urban and rural health insurance in China significantly improves mental health outcomes among rural adults, highlighting policy success in reducing healthcare disparities.