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.

Insight

Targeted financing, regional pooling, and digital solutions can expand access to essential health services across dispersed island populations.

Policy Brief

Strengthening multi-sectoral policy response can help health systems adapt to the increasing dominance of noncommunicable diseases.

Explainer

As energy prices surge, air quality solutions that make hospitals safer and more efficient can be the best option for governments and patients.

   Energy; Health
Policy Brief

Digital health passports, mobile health, and integrated services can provide better care for migrant populations in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Case Study

Bringing quality preventive and diagnostic services closer to communities can reduce health inequalities.

Insight

Proactive strategies enhance well-being, reduce stigma, and boost organizational performance.

   Health
Insight

Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.

Insight

Health PPPs have helped bridge critical gaps in India and Uzbekistan, offering valuable lessons for designing PPP projects.