Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China Read more about Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China Cities have contributed greatly to people's health and well-being. As rapid urbanization, aging, and the COVID-19 crisis continue in ADB's developing member countries (DMCs), officials need evidence-based approaches to improve the quality of life in cities. In this online seminar, a team from ADB described a few tools for integrating these initiatives in urban planning efforts which are applicable for the People's Republic of China and other DMCs.
ADB Data Room: Managing Infectious Medical Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic Read more about ADB Data Room: Managing Infectious Medical Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic During the COVID-19 outbreak in Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China (PRC), infectious medical waste increased by 600% from 40 tons per day to 240 tons per day. This quickly overwhelmed existing medical transport and disposal infrastructure around hospitals. Other countries are likely to face similar challenges. It is critical that additional waste management systems are put in place to help reduce the further spread of COVID-19 and the emergence of other diseases.
Lists of Guidelines and Manuals on Waste Management related to COVID-19 Read more about Lists of Guidelines and Manuals on Waste Management related to COVID-19 This document summarizes the lists of Guidelines and Manuals on Waste Management related to COVID-19.
For Waste Transporters Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste Read more about For Waste Transporters Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste A simple guide of countermeasures for COVID-19-related waste collection.
For Medical Institutes and Staff Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste Read more about For Medical Institutes and Staff Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste A user-friendly guide on the handling and record-keeping required to safely transport and dispose of infectious medical waste for medical personnel.
A Simple Aid to Prevent Spread and Infection of COVID-19 at Home: Household Garbage Disposal Read more about A Simple Aid to Prevent Spread and Infection of COVID-19 at Home: Household Garbage Disposal A simple guideline on how to prevent spread infection of COVID-19 at home.
Discussion Note: Post-Pandemic Recovery and How it Alters AASCTF's Focus and Scalability Read more about Discussion Note: Post-Pandemic Recovery and How it Alters AASCTF's Focus and Scalability
Health Ministers Meeting on Universal Health Coverage on Asia and the Pacific Read more about Health Ministers Meeting on Universal Health Coverage on Asia and the Pacific Presentation slides of Bambang Susantono, ADB Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, at the Health Ministers Meeting on Universal Health Coverage on Asia and the Pacific.
Manila Air Quality During the COVID-19 Lockdown Read more about Manila Air Quality During the COVID-19 Lockdown This presentation discusses the air quality impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown in Manila, Philippines.
Air Quality Findings During COVID-19 Lockdown in Europe Read more about Air Quality Findings During COVID-19 Lockdown in Europe This presentation discusses the air quality impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown in selected European countries.