In this episode, the editorial team of The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, reflect on the research published in the journal in 2025. They discuss key scientific publications and population-specific evidence which had potential policy implications for the region. Looking ahead, the team shares their goals for the journal and offers perspectives on what they expect in the regional research landscape for 2026. Click here to read the full articles:

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(25)00175-1/fulltext

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