ASEAN-Japan Cooperation in the Age of Pandemics
The ASEAN region has faced many health challenges over the past few years due to emerging diseases.
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Reflection On Autism: From Disabilities To Different Abilities
Autism is widely known, often seen, but not sufficiently understood.
Strengthening Social Protection for Older Persons
ASEAN Opens Its Doors: An Inclusive Internship Programme
It was an opportunity of a lifetime for the four graduates of the London School Beyond Academy (LSBA), a school in Jakarta that provides education to students with special needs and abilities.
Leaving No One Behind: The ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management and its Role in Fostering Social Protection in ASEAN
The ASEAN region is located in one of the most disasterprone areas of the world. It is The ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response vulnerable to typhoons, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
The Role of Social Protection in Mitigating Crises
The COVID-19 crisis has fundamentally shaken the social and economic foundations of countries across the world, including ASEAN Member States.
Universal Health Coverage in ASEAN
In pursuing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the World Health Organization (WHO) advocates that all people should receive the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care, without suffering financial hardship.
Social Protection in ASEAN: A Tool Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Community
Khampheng Saysompheng
ASEAN Center for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED)
On 12 November 2020, the ASEAN Leaders during the 37th Summit under the Chairmanship of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam announced the establishment of the ASEAN Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED).