This article is part 1 of the blog series: “Knowledge Translation: The Key to Turning Mathematical Models from a Black Box into a Powerful Tool for Policy Decision-Making” As health systems become more complex, decision-makers need tools that can help them evaluate long-term outcomes and choose

Brandon Chua is a Senior Associate at HITAP. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) and PhD (Public Health) from the National University of Singapore. Prior to HITAP, Brandon has cross-sectoral experiences spanning hospital, industry and academia with expertise in clinical practice, market access, health economics and health outcomes resear

Research problem: The ASEAN region is experiencing rapid population aging, with over 20% of the population in several countries projected to be aged 60 or above by 2050. This demographic shift necessitates the development of effective public policies that address the needs of older adults while harn

The report summarises a visit to Tanzania and has been prepared by Mr. Panupong Chaowanasawat and Dr. Brandon Chua from the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), Thailand. The study visit was supported by the Access and Delivery Partnership (ADP), led by the Unite

The application “Clubhouse” has phenomenally shaken the world of social media, with an increase of 5 million active users within 2 months. The platform interests us with an unorthodox way of socialising, a voice-only interaction without visualised media. Some may see it as a weakness of this applica

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNRR7uf6ZFkLet’s learn more about sedentary behavior from the animation “Nual’s step challenge: this animation will make you move! This animation is created based on the information from the research project “The Physical Activity at Work (PAW): a cluster randomised t

HITAP was invited to attend the “Strengthening Health and Disease Modelling for Public Health Decision Making” organised by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and Wellcome on June 7–8, 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda. It brought together 110 virtual and on-site attendees, with 76 on-site modellers,

Countries across Asia are increasingly turning to health technology assessment (HTA) to ensure healthcare decisions are guided by appropriate evidence. However, many still face challenges in institutionalizing HTA, including building technical expertise, applying economic evaluation in decision-maki

Health equity is a major concern worldwide, spanning regions and income levels. Countries recognize the importance of addressing health disparities to ensure fair access to healthcare. Health Inequality Aversion Surveys provide insights into how different nations perceive health inequality. These