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Video | Breathing in a new era: a comparative analysis of lung cancer policies in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan

January 29, 2024

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Neeladri Verma

Manager, Health Practice

Neeladri Verma is a manager with Economist Impact's Health team. She leads customised research projects for international healthcare clients, from ideation to execution. She works with multiple stakeholders and manages multidisciplinary teams, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses across health priority themes.

Dr Verma has a rich and diverse background in health and research, focusing primarily on the Asian markets. A dental doctor by trade, she also holds an MBA from the University of Hong Kong. Prior to joining Economist Impact, she worked as a consultant at a boutique healthcare management consulting firm in Hong Kong, conducting research and strategic analyses on topics such as vaccine procurement, the role of the private sector in health reforms, health system appraisals, and multisectoral approaches to health policy.

Breathing in a new era: a comparative analysis of lung cancer policies in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan

 

The battle against lung cancer calls for immediate attention to improve policies, programmes, and treatment accessibility. The goal? To curb its incidence, enhance health outcomes, and uplift the quality of life for those grappling with this deadly disease.

 

In our previous study, “Breathing in a New Era,” we evaluated lung cancer policies in 10 Asian-Pacific countries. Now, we turn our focus to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan to assess how things have evolved in these economies and identify areas for improvement.

 

Tune into our video, “Uncovering policy gaps to manage the growing lung cancer crisis in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.” (Youtube ↗) Hear directly from our regional experts as they shed light on the key areas that need attention in our collective fight against lung cancer.

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