Securing Health in Southeast Asia
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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February 2025
This publication compiles key learnings from ADB-supported COVID-19 vaccination programs in Southeast Asia.
Despite financial and structural constraints, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam achieved remarkable successes in some aspects of their COVID-19 pandemic response, setting examples for the rest of the world.
On the vaccine supply side, best practices included vaccine diplomacy involving proactive procurement strategy, bilateral relationships, diversified vaccine portfolios, and strengthened research and development for manufacturing vaccines.
As for vaccine distribution and demand, these practices included comprehensive planning, feedback mechanisms, digital technologies, addressing and collaborations with the private sector.
This publication compiles key learnings from ADB-supported COVID-19 vaccination programs in Southeast Asia and analyzes the importance of logistics, health digitalization, and public–private partnerships to the region’s pandemic response.
Contents
- Implementing COVID-19 Vaccination Programs
- Communicating Vaccines and Countering Hesitancy
- Digitizing Vaccine Information Systems
- Promoting Pharmacovigilance and Ensuring Vaccine Safety
- Mobilizing Public–Private Partnerships
- Appendixes
