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Eduardo P. Banzon Director, Health Practice Team, Human and Social Development Office, Sectors Department 3, Asian Development Bank
Dr. Eduardo Banzon champions Universal Health Coverage and has long provided technical support to countries in Asia and the Pacific in their pursuit of this goal. Before joining ADB in 2014, he was President and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, World Health Organization (WHO) regional adviser for health financing for the Eastern Mediterranean region, WHO health economist in Bangladesh, and World Bank senior health specialist for the East Asia and Pacific region.
Targeted financing, regional pooling, and digital solutions can expand access to essential health services across dispersed island populations.
Strengthening multi-sectoral policy response can help health systems adapt to the increasing dominance of noncommunicable diseases.
As energy prices surge, air quality solutions that make hospitals safer and more efficient can be the best option for governments and patients.
Digital health passports, mobile health, and integrated services can provide better care for migrant populations in the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Equipping policymakers to turn evaluation lessons into integrated, resilient health reforms across Asia and the Pacific.
Bringing quality preventive and diagnostic services closer to communities can reduce health inequalities.
Proactive strategies enhance well-being, reduce stigma, and boost organizational performance.
Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.
A new regional platform will connect countries to transform shared experiences into action, advancing inclusive, sustainable health reforms.
Health PPPs have helped bridge critical gaps in India and Uzbekistan, offering valuable lessons for designing PPP projects.