Tag: medication
Healthcare Affordability Is No Longer Just a “Low-Income” Issue

Contributors: Dr Tan Chih Kiang, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara / Dr Araya Adulbhan, Medical Oncologist, National Cancer Institute of Thailand/ Shahad Safaa, Global Head of Access Solutions, Axios International The demand for better-quality healthcare is rising. […]
China Expands Public Health Program; Adds COPD to Raise Awareness, Diagnosis

China has added chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to its basic public health service program, a move that is expected to raise awareness and improve treatment capabilities at the grassroots level. COPD, a chronic condition that impairs airflow and breathing, […]
Vietnam: Patients purchasing their own medication for reimbursement under health insurance

To address the persistent issue of medication and medical supply shortages at healthcare facilities, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam has proposed a solution that would enable health insurance patients to claim reimbursement for self-purchased supplies. This initiative comes as […]