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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
30 June 2021
How has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) responded to the human and economic challenges triggered by the COVID 19 pandemic?
This event was an interactive discussion of the 2020 Development Effectiveness review, a reflection on ADB’s efforts to achieve the priorities set out in its corporate…
Organizer: European Representative Office
24 March 2021
via Zoom
Developing Asia and the Pacific has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, threatening hard-won gains in poverty reduction and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals – millions of people have been infected with COVID19 and regional economic output contracted for the…
Organizer: European Representative 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
31 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health's findings and recommendations, focusing on the effectiveness of health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages as tools for improving public health and generating revenue, particularly in the context of post-…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office