Training on Successful Implementation of a Digital Financial Services for Health Project: Practical Considerations

Digital financial services (DFS) are financial transactions, including banking, insurance, and payment services that can be accessed via digital channels. ADB DMCs can make significant progress in applying DFS to health programs, supporting progress to universal health coverage.

Digital Technologies for Sustainable Health Systems

Under Strategy 2030, ADB will sustain its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty and expand its vision to achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific. Health sector development is one of the key operational priorities under the Strategy 2030. ADB will support its developing member countries to achieve better health for all as well as other service delivery in social sectors for those in need.

Blaire Ng

Blaire Ng is a Health Specialist in the Human and Social Development Sector Office, Sectors Department 3 at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), focusing on the pharmaceutical sector and private sector healthcare across Asia and the Pacific. Before joining ADB, Blaire worked on the Economic Development in Africa Report 2023 with UNCTAD in Geneva on topics including the pharmaceutical supply chain and human capital development. Prior to this, she was in the banking and finance sector with a credit hedge fund, S&P Global Ratings, and Credit Suisse.