Introduction to the Center for Global Development and Task Force Read more about Introduction to the Center for Global Development and Task Force 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-COVID-19 economic challenges.
Transforming Public Health through Strategic Taxation Read more about Transforming Public Health through Strategic Taxation 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 of harmful products but also generate significant revenue for governments, which can be reinvested in public health initiatives.
ADB Overview of Regional Technical Assistance Read more about ADB Overview of Regional Technical Assistance This conference background presentation provides an overview of the ADB Regional Technical Assistance “Strengthening Integrated Primary Health Care Management of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health.
Primary Care Based NCDs Management and their Financial Effects in NHIS Read more about Primary Care Based NCDs Management and their Financial Effects in NHIS This presentation gives an overview Primary Care Based NCDs Management Project and Community Based Polypharmacy Management.
Financing Solutions for Healthcare Innovations: Role of Innovative/Blended Financing Models Read more about Financing Solutions for Healthcare Innovations: Role of Innovative/Blended Financing Models This presentation gives an overview of innovative ways of healthcare financing.
NCDs and Mental Health: Community-based LTC Sharing Regional Experience Read more about NCDs and Mental Health: Community-based LTC Sharing Regional Experience This presentation gives an overview of the ageing and care in Asia and the Pacific.
Innovations and Actions Against NCDs Read more about Innovations and Actions Against NCDs This presentation gives an overview of the lending instruments and approach to Health in Southeast Asia.
Aging Well in Asia: Asian Development Policy Report 2024 Read more about Aging Well in Asia: Asian Development Policy Report 2024 This presentation gives an overview of ADB's report on the well-being of older Asians.
Healthy Longevity Initiative: Healthy Longevity, NCDs, and Human Capital Read more about Healthy Longevity Initiative: Healthy Longevity, NCDs, and Human Capital This presentation gives an overview of the World Bank Healthy Longevity Initiative.
Meeta: A Chatbot To Improve Access to Mental Health Support for Youths in Bangladesh Using Generative AI Read more about Meeta: A Chatbot To Improve Access to Mental Health Support for Youths in Bangladesh Using Generative AI This presentation gives an overview of the mPower's platform Meeta for addressing awareness and mental health support.