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Edward Booty featured as ‘Asia Changemaker’ by Asian Scientist Magazine

Edward Booty featured as ‘Asia Changemaker’ by Asian Scientist Magazine, recognising the impact of our health services in markets others don’t reach in South & South East Asia – check out the video!

 

AsianScientist (May. 15, 2021) – In rural and lower-income communities around the world, the proverbial saying “health is wealth” takes on a grim reality. Between paying hospital bills and medication fees, an estimated 100 million people annually are driven to poverty from out-of-pocket expenses for health services.

While some fret between receiving treatment and putting food on the table, others are blocked by distance to healthcare providers and the lack of transportation options.

 

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