Navigating the Health and Wellbeing Landscape in South Asia: Assessing Progress, Addressing Challenges, and Charting a Path Forward: Navigating the Health and Wellbeing Landscape in South Asia:

M. Rezaul Islam

doi:10.31557/ejhc.2023.3.1.8-17

Authors

M. Rezaul Islam Center for Family and Child Studies, Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2217-7507

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31557/ejhc.2023.3.1.8-17

Keywords:

South Asia, Health and Wellbeing, Poverty, Culture, Health system, Health Management

Abstract

This article aims to assess the current state of health and wellbeing in South Asia, identify the major challenges that are currently facing the region, and propose solutions for addressing these challenges and charting a path forward. The article begins by providing an overview of the current state of health and wellbeing in South Asia, highlighting the progress that has been made in recent years as well as the areas where progress has been slow. It then goes on to discuss the major challenges that are facing the region, such as inadequate healthcare infrastructure, lack of access to quality healthcare services, and high rates of maternal and child mortality. The article then proposes solutions for addressing these challenges, including increasing access to healthcare, improving maternal and child health, addressing non-communicable diseases, promoting universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and rights, strengthening health systems, increasing domestic resource allocation to health, and enhancing regional cooperation and coordination. Ultimately, this article serves as a call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to work together to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of South Asia.

Navigating the Health and Wellbeing Landscape in South Asia: Assessing Progress, Addressing Challenges, and Charting a Path Forward