Health

Leaders want countries to brace for headwinds from COVID-19, supply chain disruptions, food shortage, climate change, and other threats.

Using fintech can help ease the financial and health burden of individuals and help improve health systems and outcomes, says a new ADB report.

Member countries urged to look beyond the 2025 mid-term plan in realizing the subregion’s overall goals.

Health ministers agree to work toward mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates in the region.

A United Nations report prescribes more investments in health care, education, and social protection and mobilizing central banks to support inclusive growth.

Rapid population growth, aging populations, climate change, and urban migration just among trends that will shape transport systems and significantly alter mobility in the region.

An estimated 75 million to 80 million people in the region fall into extreme poverty.

Universal health coverage and a strong primary care system can help countries protect and save more lives during a pandemic.

A manual using COVID-19 data was launched to help cities be more resilient to crises.