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10 July (Thursday)

9:00-10:15
Multifunction Halls
2 & 3                             

Parallel Session T1: Climate & Health Track   
Resilient Pacific Islands Health Infrastructure & Health Systems: Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Fiji & Cook Islands

Explore how Pacific Island nations are fortifying health facilities and services to withstand extreme events and ensure uninterrupted care for their communities. 

9:00-10:15
Auditorium 2 & 3                 
Parallel Session T2: Universal Health Coverage Track 
Indonesia's Health System Transformation 

Discover how Indonesia’s Health System Transformation Agenda leverages pandemic lessons, innovation, and strategic investment to advance universal health coverage and strengthen its health system. 

9:00-10:15
Auditorium 4           
Parallel Session T2: Universal Health Coverage Track 
Addressing Last Mile Health Services Delivery for UHC 

Learn how countries are improving last-mile health delivery through policy, innovation, local workforce models, and climate adaptation. 

9:00-10:15
Auditorium 1                  
Parallel Session T3: Pandemics & Infectious Diseases Track 
From Response to Resilience: Lessons from ADB's Health Sector Technical Assistance Support to Address COVID-19  

Uncover how ADB and its partners transformed COVID-19 challenges into lasting reforms for stronger, future-ready health systems. 

9:00-10:15
Multifunction Hall 1         
Parallel Session T4: Private Sector & Health 
Leveraging Innovative Health Technologies through Venture Investment 
Organized by:
Explore how venture investments are accelerating the development and adoption of innovative health technologies to improve access, quality, and system resilience across the region. 

9:00-10:15
K-Hub                     
Parallel Session T5: Financing for Health 
Health Taxes: From Policies to Implementation 

Gain insights on policy and implementation of health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages.           

10:45-12:00 
Auditorium 1-4                    
Plenary
How Can Pandemic Preparedness and Response Make Health Systems More Resilient   

Hear key insights and lessons learned from national health agency leaders, research organizations and the WHO on how pandemic preparedness can be a win-win situation for health sector resilience.  

13:15-14:30 
Auditorium 1              
Parallel Session T1: Climate & Health Track 
Global Heat Health Information Network 

Understand how chronic heat silently harms health and explore data-driven strategies to strengthen health systems and community resilience. 

13:15-14:30 
Auditorium 4               
Parallel Session T2: Universal Health Coverage Track
Financing Best Buys in Health 

Explore key findings from the 2024 Lancet Commission on Investing in Health and their impact on health investment priorities in Asia and the Pacific.  

13:15-14:30 
K-Hub           
Parallel Session T3: Pandemics & Infectious Diseases
Strengthened Regional Vaccine Manufacturing and Regulation  

Uncover how ADB is boosting vaccine access with regional production and streamlined regulation.   

13:15-14:30 
Auditorium 2 & 3  
Parallel Session T7: Non-communicable Diseases, Aging, Disability & Mental Health Track
Investing in Mental Health  

Explore innovative solutions to galvanize stronger financial and policy commitment for mental health investment.

13:15-14:30 
Lecture Theater 2                  
Parallel Session T10: Partnerships 
Accelerating Sustainable Practices and Climate Resilience in Asia’s Healthcare Sector (Part 1) 

Explore how financing strategies, multisector partnerships, and practical innovations in the private sector can support sustainable and resilient health systems and supply chains across Asia, with a call to action. 

14:35-15:50  
Auditorium 2 & 3    
Parallel Session T3: Pandemics & Infectious Diseases Tracks
Ending Complex and Challenging Infectious and Tropical Diseases (ExCITD) 

Discover how ADB’s ExCITD initiative is tackling climate-driven diseases through stronger systems and regional action. 

14:35-15:50  
Auditorium 1                 
Parallel Session T6: Multisectoral Action Track 
Addressing Lead Poisoning 

Uncover how the health sector can lead cross-sectoral action to eliminate childhood lead exposure in Asia and the Pacific, and move toward a lead-free future.  

14:35-15:50  
Auditorium 4               
Parallel Session T8: Nutrition & Child Development 
A Growing Concern: Tackling Obesity in Asia and the Pacific 

Confront the rising obesity crisis in Asia and the Pacific and examine how health systems can drive cross-sector action to reduce its growing burden. 

14:35-15:50  
K-Hub                              
Parallel Session T9: Innovations for Health 
Access to Medicines: Transformative Solutions for a more Sustainable, Efficient & Cost-effective Pharmaceutical Sector 

Unlock practical solutions to improve medicine access through manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain innovation. 

14:35-15:50  
Lecture Theater 2                 
Parallel Session T10: Partnerships 
Accelerating Sustainable Practices and Climate Resilience in Asia’s Healthcare Sector (Part 2) 
Organized by:
Explore how financing strategies, multisector partnerships, and practical innovations in the private sector can support sustainable and resilient health systems and supply chains across Asia, with a call to action. 

16:10-17:30   
Auditorium 1-4              
CLOSING PLENARY 
Insights, Agreements & Next Steps

Mark the forum’s close with key takeaways, shared commitments, and an ambitious path forward for stronger health systems across Asia and the Pacific.  
18:00-20:00
Multifunction Halls 1-3
Reception
Ministerial Reception
 

Connect with health leaders and ministers from across Asia and the Pacific in an evening of dialogue, collaboration, and shared commitment to resilient and inclusive health systems. 

*Agenda and schedule as of June 2025, may be subject to change.









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