Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
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20 August 2025
Landscape analysis of primary health care research in South, East Asia and the Pacific: policy brief
Strengthening PHC systems has been a priority for many countries in South, East Asia and the Pacific. Yet, research investments and evidence availability...
25 June 2025
Strengthening the health system response to population ageing in Pacific Island countries: policy brief
This policy brief examines the growing challenges and opportunities associated with population ageing in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs),...
16 May 2025
Health systems reviews template for authors
Health System Reviews or HiTs are flagship products of APO that support countries in evidence-based policy making. They are the most downloaded publications...
6 February 2025
Comparative analysis of the national immunization programmes in select ASEAN and SAARC countries: progress...
While low-income countries have received support on financing and delivery of immunization services from donors, many middle-income countries in Asia face...
11 November 2024
Public-private mix for continuity of care for older persons: study of select countries in the Asia Pacific...
This comparative country study examines the integration of health and social care services for ageing populations across the Asia Pacific region, with...
26 September 2024
Analysis of policies to address health inequity among migrant populations during the COVID-19 pandemic...
This policy brief examines the health inequities experienced by migrant workers in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights...
This is the second edition of Thailand’s health system review (HiT), updating the old one that was published in 2015. Since then the country has...
28 January 2024
Use of routine health information systems for policy-making towards universal health coverage in decentralized...
What is the role of Routine Health Information Systems in planning in decentralized countries? How did COVID_19 Outbreak change this process? What can...
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14 October 2024
APO Medium Term Strategy 2024-2030
The Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2024-2030 outlines APO's vision to strengthen health systems and promote evidence-informed decision-making across the Asia...