study of select countries in the Asia Pacific region World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Western Pacific creator Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies creator Baru, Rama V. Bisht, Ramila He, Alex Jingwei Kim, Hongsoo Nundy, Madhurima Thresia, C.U. Yi, Jae Yoon Chen, Minxing text monographic eng

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ix, 95 pages. This comparative country study examines the integration of health and social care services for ageing populations across the Asia Pacific region, with a special focus on Hong Kong, Seoul, Thiruvananthapuram, and Shanghai. The study explores the challenges and strategies for coordinating public and private sector efforts to support older persons, emphasizing the role of integrated care across health and social services in enhancing accessibility, affordability, and continuity of services. Insights from each case reveal varied approaches to bridging the health-social care divide, providing valuable lessons for developing comprehensive strategies tailored to ageing populations across diverse contexts. Delivery of health care Health services for the aged Health policy Hong Kong Seoul 9789290620679 https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/379504 https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/379504 260922 20260922113834.0