What is the World Health Assembly and why is it important?
The World Health Assembly takes place annually to discuss the policy and strategy for tackling key global healthcare challenges, and how to resolve them.
Eye health is crucial for Asia Pacific’s economic and social future
Collaborative, cross-sector solutions that connect eye health to healthy ageing and chronic disease management can deliver economic and societal benefits.
How agetech can ease care burdens and rejuvenate the longevity economy
Four startup founders reveal insights on how to overcome the structural barriers currently preventing the much-needed deployment of agetech at scale
Nourishing productivity: How nutrition at work benefits businesses and societies
Japan faces modern malnutrition amid rising convenience food consumption. Workplaces and governments are boosting nutrition, improving health and growth.
How we can defeat malaria by 2030
Asia Pacific is experiencing a rise in malaria cases. But eliminating the disease by 2030 is possible through renewed funding commitments, collaboration and innovation.
How companies can improve workplace wellbeing in the Intelligent Age – and why it matters
Boosting workplace wellbeing could help the global economy grow by $11.7 trillion. Economist Prof Jan-Emmanuel De Neve explains why it matters.
Cancer drugs equally effective for elderly as young, research shows – and other top health stories
Top news: Immune system ageing no barrier to cancer treatment; EU and Germany to advance healthcare with AI data initiatives; 3 million children died of AMR-related infections in 2022.
Urban planners are promoting active lifestyles. Here’s how
Non-communicable diseases claim millions of lives a year. A growing body of evidence suggests smart urban design could reduce that and boost wellbeing.
How Japan is building a resilient society through equitable healthcare
Japan has the world's fastest ageing population and has been updating its healthcare insurance system to maintain equitable access to health services.
Future-proofing AI in health: why we must prioritize investments in evidence, infrastructure and equity
The Global AI Summit in Kigali is a chance to shift perceptions and position African entrepreneurs as global contributors to the future of AI in health.
Future-Proofing the Longevity Economy: Innovations and Key Trends
Without bold action, the world risks financial instability, overwhelmed care systems and a workforce unprepared for the future. Building on the Longevity Economy Principles, this white pa...
12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer
Scientists working to improve the treatment and diagnosis of cancer are beginning to use AI, DNA sequencing and precision oncology among other techniques.