https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=systems&parent=healthSystems RSS feeds.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:11 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/low-cost-fixes-can-ease-heat-stress-for-garment-workers/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/low-cost-fixes-can-ease-heat-stress-for-garment-workers/Reflective roofs and fans could protect garment workers in Bangladesh from extreme heat say researchers. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:13:21 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/qa-philanthropy-partners-vital-for-global-health/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/qa-philanthropy-partners-vital-for-global-health/WHO’s Western Pacific regional director, Saia Ma’u Piukala, reflects on the importance of philanthropic partnerships as US withdraws support. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:05:42 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/polio-survivors-face-biggest-fight-of-their-lives/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/polio-survivors-face-biggest-fight-of-their-lives/Polio survivors facing the little-known late effects of the disease are being overlooked, writes Neena Bhandari. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:29:29 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/india-road-safety-model-can-save-lives-worldwide/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/india-road-safety-model-can-save-lives-worldwide/Piyush Tewari, CEO of India’s SaveLIFE Foundation, says tried and tested road safety interventions in India could be applied globally. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:56:43 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/genomic-study-may-help-fight-severe-dengue-disease/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/genomic-study-may-help-fight-severe-dengue-disease/Genomic study of dengue helps Indian scientists develop mRNA vaccine to fight severe forms of the disease. Wed, 3 May 2023 03:58:51 GMT+0000Papiya Bhattacharyahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/diagnostics-can-advance-health-sdgs-in-asia-pacific/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/diagnostics-can-advance-health-sdgs-in-asia-pacific/COVID-19 showed that diagnostics are key to healthcare management, writes Michelle Medeiros. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:22:31 GMT+0000Michelle Medeiroshttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/role-models/gene-therapy-costly-but-saves-lives/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/role-models/gene-therapy-costly-but-saves-lives/Gene therapy is costly, but many genetic disorders respond well to specialised treatment — Meenakshi Bhat. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:56:58 GMT+0000Papiya Bhattacharyahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/philippines-failing-to-control-rabies/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/philippines-failing-to-control-rabies/The Philippines introduced a more vigorous anti-rabies campaign in 1997 but still the disease remains prevalent causing 200-300 deaths yearly. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:07:48 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/drug-resistant-typhoid-spreading-out-of-south-asia/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/drug-resistant-typhoid-spreading-out-of-south-asia/South Asia, home to typhoid fever, is now spreading strains that are multidrug-resistant, analysis shows. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:40:26 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/sri-lankas-economic-crisis-cripples-health-services/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/sri-lankas-economic-crisis-cripples-health-services/As Sri Lanka’s economic crisis bears down on health services, appeals are being made for dollar donations. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 02:28:38 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/environmental-factors-behind-depression-in-sri-lanka/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/environmental-factors-behind-depression-in-sri-lanka/Environmental factors more responsible than genetic ones for depression among Sri Lankans. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:59:53 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/sanitation-progress-slows-to-a-crawl-amid-pandemic/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/sanitation-progress-slows-to-a-crawl-amid-pandemic/COVID-19 has done little to advance access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, SciDev.Net analysis shows. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:32:14 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/childhood-tb-course-can-be-cut-to-four-months/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/childhood-tb-course-can-be-cut-to-four-months/Four months of treatment for childhood TB works just as well as six months, trial suggests. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:37:41 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/covid-19-boost-for-handwashing-in-south-asia/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/covid-19-boost-for-handwashing-in-south-asia/COVID-19 pandemic boosted hand hygiene in South Asia, says UNICEF. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:03:58 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/chronic-lung-disease-can-be-treated-if-caught-early/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/chronic-lung-disease-can-be-treated-if-caught-early/Routine screening needed to tackle chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in poorer countries, says study. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:38:22 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/pacific-islands-struggle-with-hepatitis-b-in-newborns/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/pacific-islands-struggle-with-hepatitis-b-in-newborns/Pacific islands falling back on 2030 target for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:48:54 GMT+0000Delphine Bossyhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/blood-pressure-rises-by-stealth-in-poorer-nations/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/blood-pressure-rises-by-stealth-in-poorer-nations/More than 80 per cent of people with hypertension live in low-and middle-income countries, research shows. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:19:53 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/taliban-ban-on-jabs-may-trigger-covid-19-spike/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/taliban-ban-on-jabs-may-trigger-covid-19-spike/The Taliban’s hostility to vaccinations may trigger a COVID-19 spike in Afghanistan, say medical experts. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 03:11:45 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/covid-19-boosted-excess-sale-of-antibiotics-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/covid-19-boosted-excess-sale-of-antibiotics-in-india/COVID-19 boosted sales of antibiotics in India, with worrying consequences for drug resistance, say researchers. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:18:46 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/philippines-stems-polio-outbreak-despite-covid-19/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/philippines-stems-polio-outbreak-despite-covid-19/COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy did not stop the Philippines from dealing with polio outbreak. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 02:09:12 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchi