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Best practices in WASH initiatives consider the needs, culture, and behaviors of the poor and vulnerable who are most at risk of infectious diseases.
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A study from India shows low- and middle-income countries must improve economic evaluations of health interventions to reduce chronic disease burden.
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In the People’s Republic of China, reducing the risk of illness-induced poverty entails raising the poor’s financial protection and health system reforms.
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To overcome vaccine hesitancy, survey shows campaigns should target women and rural and high-risk populations and focus on family immunization.
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From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
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The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
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Large-scale vaccination requires a comprehensive strategy, infrastructure, human resources, monitoring systems, and a receptive public.
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Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
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Singapore consolidated its various health and care systems to deliver integrated cost-efficient care for its aging population
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In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
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Digital tools may be used to overcome challenges in planning, logistics management, vaccination administration, and immunization monitoring.
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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women can help policy makers design gender-sensitive measures as part of their economic recovery plan.
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Experience in India shows a gradual and localized approach based on evidence allows for safer reopening of the economy and reduces infection rates.
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Scaling up SDG localization requires system-wide alignment, enhanced local governance, and multi-stakeholder and partnership collaboration.
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They are seen, they are important road users, and their voice and agency can help make roads safer.