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15 May 2025
Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 71% of deaths and 15 million premature deaths annually (WHO, 2018). The burden of NCDs in Asia and the Pacific region follows a similar trend, with 70% of all deaths attributed to NCDs, which are expected to rise significantly by 2030 (WHO,…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office
31 March 2025
As the world deals with multiple public health and economic crises, innovative solutions are urgently needed. Health taxes, such as excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages, have emerged as a powerful tool to address these challenges. These taxes not only discourage the consumption…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office
21 September 2018
Byron Stigge of Level Infrastructure and Nico David of Alloy MTD presented ADB's support for the New Clark City in achieving its vision of being an environmentally sustainable and disaster-resilient Philippine city. A review of the master plan recommended the integration of ecosystem-based…
Organizer: Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
23 November 2017
ADB's Public-Private Partnership Monitor aims to increase the level and quality of private sector participation in infrastructure.
ADB launched the Public-Private Partnership Monitor, an annual report that provides data on the business environment and challenges for public-private partnerships in…
Organizer: Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership
20 November 2017
ADB, through its Office of Public-Private Partnership and Urban Sector Group, presented the interim results of the Review of the New Clark City. This presentation elaborated on the envisioning process and plan of the River Zone, as part of the review, including the application of ecosystem-based…
Organizer: Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of India's response to the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through various health initiatives, particularly the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY program, highlighting its impact, challenges, and the need for integrated care.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office
15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the experiences and strategies of BPJS Kesehatan in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) within Indonesia's National Social Health Insurance (JKN) program.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office
15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of innovative financing strategies for addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Asia and the Pacific region. It highlights the challenges, funding gaps, and potential models for improving health outcomes.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office
15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of innovative financing strategies for long-term care (LTC) in the context of population aging, highlighting the need for effective governance, service design, and coordination between health care and LTC services.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office
2 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the PhilHealth coverage for diabetes-related treatments in the Philippines, detailing legal bases, treatment options, and future directions for healthcare services.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office