Volume 8
Infectious Diseases Edition
What does a strong infectious disease management strategy look like in a post-COVID world? We explore what it will take to ensure Asia Pacific is ready when the next outbreak strikes.
Fighting Infectious Diseases
Agile policy frameworks, collaboration and an ecosystem that’s truly fit for purpose should be the new building blocks for healthcare in Asia Pacific.
Featured Articles
Hear from health economists, biosecurity experts and more as they explore what it will take to evolve Asia Pacific’s fight against infectious diseases.
Q&A: Dr Faisal Sultan
Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination shares how his country is fighting against outbreaks.
“More Outbreaks Will Come”: Dr Rob Grenfell
How did a qualified public health physician and GP with almost 30 years’ experience find himself facing not one but two pandemics?
Is Asia Prepared for the Next Pandemic?
While the world waits in hope for a cure for COVID-19, the scientific community is already preparing for the next pandemic.
Building an Integrated Epidemic Control Strategy
How can Asia Pacific marry strong local health strategies with a unified global approach to better fight outbreaks? These three core components can help.
How Infectious Diseases Impact Clinical Practice
In a public health emergency, how do healthcare frontliners ensure continuity of care while managing spikes in cases and evolving clinical guidelines?
The Fight Against TB, Hepatitis and HIV
Why is progress stalling in the fight against three of the world’s worst infectious diseases? We explore what it will take to get back on track.
A Doctor’s Struggle With COVID-19
Dr Ning Zhou, a cardiologist at Tong Ji Hospital in Wuhan, China, shares his story of being infected with COVID-19 — and returning to work after recovery
Healthcare’s Frontline Defense System
From mobile testing units to high-end robotics, varying lab testing strategies are being to overcome the unique challenges nations face during a pandemic.
