Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges
10 November 2016

Philippines

Are quality healthcare services available to everyone in your country? Find out which countries in Asia provide health services for all.

ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the current status, misunderstandings, and key policy issues and challenges for ADB's developing member countries to achieve universal health coverage, ensuring access by everyone to quality health services without financial hardship.

This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Presentation Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges
ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the current status, misunderstandings, and key policy issues and challenges for ADB's developing member countries to…
Soonman Kwon
Presentation Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges
Many developing countries experience numerous challenges in ensuring people's access to quality health services. ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the key…
Soonman Kwon
Presentation Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges
ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the current status, misunderstandings, and key policy issues and challenges for ADB's developing member countries to…
Soonman Kwon
Reference Material Publication - Health Care Financing in Asia: Key Issues and Challenges
This article examines the major elements of health care financing such as financial risk protection, resource generation, resource pooling, and…
Soonman Kwon
Reference Material Publication - Monitoring Universal Health Coverage in the Western Pacific: Framework, Indicators, and Dashboard
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have a clear focus on equity-focused monitoring and evaluation to ensure that no one is left behind. The…

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Victor Lee You

ADB Organizer/s

  • Human and Social Development Sector Office
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Topics

  • Education
  • Health