Thailand Shows How to Cut Medicines Costs
Countries across Southeast Asia face rising rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs like heart disease, diabetes and cancer are the leading cause of death in the region. The government of Thailand is taking action to cut the cost of critical treatments for patients by eliminating unnecessary tariffs and exposing hospital markups.
Public-Private Partnerships in the Wake of COVID-19
As the outbreak of COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel strain of coronavirus, evolves around the world, the public and private sectors are diligently working together to find solutions.
EU Commission Cites Systemic IP Barriers in Southeast Asia
Strong intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement is critical to helping countries attract foreign investment, promote economic growth, provide greater access to medicines and improve patient outcomes. The biennial “Report on the Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Third Countries” cites Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand as priority countries that will need to strengthen their IP regulations to stay globally competitive.