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Aging Archives - P4H Network
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How Japan is building a resilient society through equitable healthcare
How Japan is building a resilient society through equitable healthcare
Japan

Japan's universal health insurance system, established in 1961, ensures equitable access to healthcare for all citizens, particularly as the country grapples with an aging population and rising healthcare costs. Recent policy updates aim to enhance efficiency and...

Why So Many Cambodians Travel Abroad For Medical Care
Why So Many Cambodians Travel Abroad For Medical Care
Cambodia

The author highlights the challenges and misdiagnoses faced in the Cambodian healthcare system that push many to seek medical treatment abroad. It underscores the rising trend of medical tourism due to inadequate domestic options, the financial burden of healthcare,...

Malaysia’s healthcare system a ticking bomb
Malaysia’s healthcare system a ticking bomb
Malaysia

Malaysia's healthcare system is facing significant challenges due to a growing non-communicable disease epidemic, an ageing population, chronic underfunding, and a demoralised workforce, all of which threaten the quality and accessibility of care. Malaysia's...

Long-Term care in ageing populations

Sarah L. Barber, Paul Ong, and Zee A. Han explore the complexities of long-term care (LTC) in ageing populations in their latest contribution to the Handbook of Global Health, published online by Springer on February 5, 2025. This chapter examines the evolving...

Hospital reforms in place in Germany
Hospital reforms in place in Germany
Germany

Germany's hospital reform aims to improve financial stability and ensure high-quality inpatient care across the country. Set to be implemented in stages starting January 1, 2025, the reform focuses on meeting patients' needs while reducing bureaucratic burdens and...

Tackling the Impact of Cancer on Health, the Economy and Society: Poland
Poland

Cancer remains a major public health challenge in Poland, accounting for one in four premature deaths and leading to an estimated 38,400 premature cancer-related fatalities annually. Future cancer health expenditure is expected to rise significantly due to an aging...

Building an economy for well-being: A seminar with Dr. Ritu Sadana
Building an economy for well-being: A seminar with Dr. Ritu Sadana

Dr Ritu Sadana, WHO Head of Ageing and Health, will discuss building an economy centred on well-being at an LSE seminar on 26 November 2024. The event will explore aligning economic, social, and health goals to prioritise people and planet over profits.The London...

Qatar Affirms Commitment to Promote, Protect Elderly Rights
Qatar Affirms Commitment to Promote, Protect Elderly Rights
Qatar

The State of Qatar reiterated its dedication to promoting and protecting the rights of the elderly during the 12th session of the United Nations Open-ended Working Group on Ageing. Najat Daham Al-Abdullah, Director of the Family Affairs Department at the Ministry of...