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Unraveling the Health Risks of Climate Change
Only recently has the international community begun to recognize that the climate crisis represents a health emergency.
The Hidden Menace of Microplastics
Microplastics can be invisible to the naked eye but threaten the environment and even our own food chain.
Enhancing access to maternal and newborn healthcare in developing Asia
The health of mothers and newborns can reveal important clues about the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.
Water security through effective wastewater management: Lessons from Japan’s public–private partnerships
Well-functioning wastewater management systems contribute to water security by improving resilience and welfare, but many countries are falling short of their wastewater management targets.
COP28 offers outlook for building climate-resilient health systems
The impacts of climate change on human health are wide-ranging.
Maximizing the value of water to end water scarcity in Asia
Water scarcity is a global issue that affects 40% of the world’s population
Hypertension, a ticking time bomb that can be stopped to save millions of lives
Hypertension affects 25% of the world’s population and can be a silent killer with no warning signs.
Sanitation tours demonstrate successful sanitation in South Asia
Safe sanitation for all is essential for improving public health, providing a clean environment, and breaking cycles of disease.
The triple burden of malnutrition in early childhood
Children from disadvantaged groups are particularly prone to developing nutrient deficiencies and growth problems.
Fintech’s pandemic-related boost to financial inclusion, MSME resilience, and women’s empowerment in Asia
Fintech has been instrumental in helping to sustain businesses and households during the COVID-19 pandemic, with scope to be an integral driver of sustainable economic development in the post-pandemic era.
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