Despite these gains many asia countries today confront challenges that will determine

wether they continue on a sustainable path to prosperity or fall victim to economic nation,social
unrest,political instability.Among these challenges are widening incomplete disparities, persistent
poverty, widespread corruption, and growing ethnic and religious conflicts.Add to the list Asia's
vulnerability to natural disaster and climate change, the unequal status of women, weak and legal
protections, and the range pf potential threats to the regions and future growth and development
becomes daunting indeed.

Health Problem in Asia

Health is a human right and is essential to development. Good health improves learning,
worker productivity, and income. As such, health contributes to economic growth.

Asia is the fastest-growing and most dynamic region in the world, but government spending on
public health is low and is often not focused on those who need it most. For many in the region,
personal health expenses are a major cause of poverty.

Another major challenge facing Asia is disease control and prevention. Countries working
together, which increases the movement of people across borders and the exchange of goods,
can also spread diseases, including HIV/AIDS

 Maternal and Child Health- government spending on mothers, infants, and children is an
investment with major social and economic returns. Households with healthier and better
nourished mothers and children spend less on health care.

 Communicable Diseases- regional integration, or the process of countries working together

more closely, increases the ability of people to move across borders and trade goods.

 Pandemics and Emerging Disease- an influenza pandemic in Asia and the Pacific would put
the health of millions at risk and have serious economic consequences.

Strengthening Health System and Services-financing of health care is a major - and growing -
policy challenge for many countries in Asia.