Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

What is APO?

The Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (the APO) is a collaborative partnership of interested governments, international agencies, foundations, and researchers that promotes evidence-informed health system policy regionally and in all countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Publications

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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...
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)‎,...

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...

APO is a bi-regional WHO initiative covering 48 countries and areas across the South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions.

Working with over 50 leading health policy  and systems research institutions, APO fosters shared thematic priorities and promotes cross-country learning in support of evidence-informed policymaking

 

Strategy

The Medium Term Strategy (MTS) 2024-2030 outlines APO's vision to strengthen health systems and promote evidence-informed decision-making across the Asia...

Brochure

Advancing Health Systems, Driving Evidence-Informed Policy

Primer

Overview

The Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO) focuses on health policy and systems research (HPSR) in the region by generating, managing, and brokering knowledge.

Hosted by the WHO, APO is a collaborative initiative that partners with governments, multilateral agencies, academia, and policy institutes to produce and share high-quality evidence that informs policy decisions and strengthens health systems across the Asia Pacific region.

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Asia Pacific Observatory
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