Health in Your Hands? Asia's Top Health Experts Say 'Yes' and Reveal How

• Over 100 healthcare leaders from 11 countries/regions convene at APSMI Summit to advance consumer-led self-care in healthcare.
• The Summit highlights the importance of empowering individuals with knowledge and tools to support resilient health systems.

BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 healthcare leaders from 11 Asia-Pacific countries and regions gathered at the Asia Pacific Self-Medication Industry (APSMI) Summit 2025 in Bali to accelerate self-care solutions for the region.

With the theme "Self-Care in Healthcare: From Shared Vision to Shared Action," the Summit emphasized the need to turn shared understanding into practical, evidence-based actions across Asia Pacific. Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), self-care empowers individuals to maintain health, prevent illness, and manage conditions responsibly—strengthening both communities and health systems.

Rachmadi Joesoef, Chairman of APSMI, Representative GP Farmasi and CEO PT Konimex, said the Summit marks another milestone in promoting responsible self-care, bringing together regulators, industry, and healthcare experts to translate collaboration into impact.

Following the Bangkok Joint Initiative on Self-Care of Medical Products launched in 2024, this year's Summit focused on moving from vision to action—developing frameworks and partnerships to close the "self-care gap" caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and health literacy disparities. A key driver of this transformation is Self-CARER (Self-Medication Collaborative ASIAN Regulatory Expert Round Table), a platform that unites regulatory authorities, healthcare experts, and the self-medication industry to embed responsible self-care into national health frameworks.

Dr. Junko Sato, Co-Chair of Self-CARER (PMDA Japan), said, "Self-CARER is a strategic coalition uniting Regulatory Authorities, Healthcare Experts, and the Asia-Pacific Self-Medication Industry (APSMI) to embed responsible self-care into national health frameworks."

Seema Sundaresan- Self-CARERs Regulatory Streamlining Work Group Leader & P&G Senior Director (Regulatory Affairs), added that collaboration and harmonized regulatory practices are essential to ensuring timely, affordable, and high-quality self-care solutions. Dr. Deepa Maharaj, Digital Work Group Leader and Opella Global HCP Expert, highlighted that with over 70% of Asia-Pacific consumers now digitally literate, digital health tools such as e-pharmacy and e-labelling are crucial to expanding safe and equitable access to healthcare information and products.

On the regulators' perspectives, Dita Novianti Sugandi Argadiredja, Director of Pharmaceutical Production and Distribution, Indonesia Ministry of Health, said, "The Ministry of Health is driving a comprehensive transformation of our national healthcare system, built upon six key pillars: transforming primary services, referral services, health resilience system, reforming health financing, human resources, and technology. The central goal is to empower our communities to live healthier, more productive lives. Responsible self-care is a vital component of this vision, particularly through strengthening primary care and adoption of digital health technology. By increasing health literacy and ensuring the availability of safe, high-quality, and independent pharmaceutical products, we can foster a society proactive in managing its own health. APSMI Summit is critical for strengthening the collaboration needed to achieve these shared goals and build a healthier, more resilient Indonesia."

Prof. Taruna Ikrar, Head of Indonesian FDA (BPOM) reaffirmed the commitment to advancing a modern regulatory framework that supports safe and responsible self-medication. BPOM believes that empowering the public through greater access to information and quality products is key to enhancing consumer protection. APSMI Summit 2025 provides an important platform for collaboration between regulators and industry to strengthen collective efforts and ensure that all citizens can practice self-medication safely and effectively. BPOM is committed to formulating regulations that balance technological progress with public protection, focused on 2 main objectives: a. Ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of drug, provide complete, clear, objective information for patient use, b. Encouraging responsible health innovation.

The APSMI Summit 2025 concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening multi-sectoral collaboration, fostering public-private partnerships, and developing a clear roadmap for integrating self-care into national and regional health strategies.

By uniting regulators, industry leaders, and health experts, APSMI and Self-CARER are paving the way for a healthier, more resilient Asia-Pacific, where self-care becomes a cornerstone of universal health coverage.

Media Contacts:
APSMI
Ruchita Mehra – mehra.r@pg.com, M: +91 98209 86056
Anama O'Reilly – oreilly.anama@sanofi.com, M: +65 9616 9557

Ogilvy Indonesia
Kartika Sugiarto – Kartika.sugiarto@ogilvy.com, M: +62 813 8209 4435

BALI, Indonesia, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 healthcare leaders from 11 Asia-Pacific countries and regions gathered at the Asia Pacific Self-Medication Industry (APSMI) Summit 2025 in Bali to accelerate self-care solutions for the region.

With the theme "Self-Care in Healthcare: From Shared Vision to Shared Action," the Summit emphasized the need to turn shared understanding into practical, evidence-based actions across Asia Pacific. Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), self-care empowers individuals to maintain health, prevent illness, and manage conditions responsibly—strengthening both communities and health systems.

Rachmadi Joesoef, Chairman of APSMI, Representative GP Farmasi and CEO PT Konimex, said the Summit marks another milestone in promoting responsible self-care, bringing together regulators, industry, and healthcare experts to translate collaboration into impact.

Following the Bangkok Joint Initiative on Self-Care of Medical Products launched in 2024, this year's Summit focused on moving from vision to action—developing frameworks and partnerships to close the "self-care gap" caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and health literacy disparities. A key driver of this transformation is Self-CARER (Self-Medication Collaborative ASIAN Regulatory Expert Round Table), a platform that unites regulatory authorities, healthcare experts, and the self-medication industry to embed responsible self-care into national health frameworks.

Dr. Junko Sato, Co-Chair of Self-CARER (PMDA Japan), said, "Self-CARER is a strategic coalition uniting Regulatory Authorities, Healthcare Experts, and the Asia-Pacific Self-Medication Industry (APSMI) to embed responsible self-care into national health frameworks."

Seema Sundaresan- Self-CARERs Regulatory Streamlining Work Group Leader & P&G Senior Director (Regulatory Affairs), added that collaboration and harmonized regulatory practices are essential to ensuring timely, affordable, and high-quality self-care solutions. Dr. Deepa Maharaj, Digital Work Group Leader and Opella Global HCP Expert, highlighted that with over 70% of Asia-Pacific consumers now digitally literate, digital health tools such as e-pharmacy and e-labelling are crucial to expanding safe and equitable access to healthcare information and products.

On the regulators' perspectives, Dita Novianti Sugandi Argadiredja, Director of Pharmaceutical Production and Distribution, Indonesia Ministry of Health, said, "The Ministry of Health is driving a comprehensive transformation of our national healthcare system, built upon six key pillars: transforming primary services, referral services, health resilience system, reforming health financing, human resources, and technology. The central goal is to empower our communities to live healthier, more productive lives. Responsible self-care is a vital component of this vision, particularly through strengthening primary care and adoption of digital health technology. By increasing health literacy and ensuring the availability of safe, high-quality, and independent pharmaceutical products, we can foster a society proactive in managing its own health. APSMI Summit is critical for strengthening the collaboration needed to achieve these shared goals and build a healthier, more resilient Indonesia."

Prof. Taruna Ikrar, Head of Indonesian FDA (BPOM) reaffirmed the commitment to advancing a modern regulatory framework that supports safe and responsible self-medication. BPOM believes that empowering the public through greater access to information and quality products is key to enhancing consumer protection. APSMI Summit 2025 provides an important platform for collaboration between regulators and industry to strengthen collective efforts and ensure that all citizens can practice self-medication safely and effectively. BPOM is committed to formulating regulations that balance technological progress with public protection, focused on 2 main objectives: a. Ensuring the safety, efficacy and quality of drug, provide complete, clear, objective information for patient use, b. Encouraging responsible health innovation.

The APSMI Summit 2025 concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening multi-sectoral collaboration, fostering public-private partnerships, and developing a clear roadmap for integrating self-care into national and regional health strategies.

By uniting regulators, industry leaders, and health experts, APSMI and Self-CARER are paving the way for a healthier, more resilient Asia-Pacific, where self-care becomes a cornerstone of universal health coverage.

Media Contacts:
APSMI
Ruchita Mehra – mehra.r@pg.com, M: +91 98209 86056
Anama O'Reilly – oreilly.anama@sanofi.com, M: +65 9616 9557

Ogilvy Indonesia
Kartika Sugiarto – Kartika.sugiarto@ogilvy.com, M: +62 813 8209 4435

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Health in Your Hands? Asia's Top Health Experts Say 'Yes' and Reveal How

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From January 6–8, 2026, Arspura, a premium smart home appliance brand focused on healthier kitchen air, presented its latest IQV™ innovations at CES 2026 and hosted a three-day brand program in Las Vegas. Centered on exclusive technology, respiratory wellness, and user experience, the program brought together experts, product leaders, and real customers to spotlight how better cooking environments can start with better indoor air management.

At the heart of Arspura's CES showcase was its proprietary IQV™ Dynamic Particulate Capture Technology, designed to capture cooking smoke, grease particles, and odor at the source—helping reduce the common "smoke escape" problem many households experience with traditional ventilation. Through live demonstrations and deep-dive sessions, Arspura emphasized a clear brand promise for modern kitchens: Cook freely, breathe freely.

To watch highlights from Arspura's CES 2026 showcase, visit:

Day 1: Uncovering the Kitchen's Invisible Health Threats

On the first day of CES 2026, Arspura kicked off its brand program with a keynote by Professor Francesca Dominici of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Professor of Biostatistics & Data Science; Professor of Environmental Health).

Drawing on her research on air pollution and health, she highlighted the risks of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and emphasized that even low-level exposure can make people sick. She noted that PM2.5 can be particularly hazardous for older adults, people with existing health conditions, and individuals with asthma, and stressed that preventing cooking-related PM2.5 from dispersing indoors and reducing exposure at the source is crucial for family health.

Reflecting on this message, Arspura underscored its commitment to helping more households—especially those with asthma or nasal sensitivities—cook with greater comfort by reducing smoke and odor irritation, so more people can truly cook freely and breathe freely.

Day 2: Redefining a New Standard for Smoke-Free Cooking

On the second day, Arspura's product manager led a technical session explaining how IQV™ airflow design works together with high-airspeed capture (up to 13 m/s) to deliver high capture performance with minimal smoke escape. The presentation framed Arspura's approach as more than a product: a combination of technology and daily usability designed to make healthy cooking feel effortless.

Arspura also welcomed a special on-site visit and interview from media figure Yang Lan, who explored the booth experience and shared positive feedback on IQV™ technology and the IQV Hood concept—particularly its relevance for people sensitive to cooking fumes who want a more comfortable kitchen environment.

Day 3: Bringing Healthy Kitchen Living Into Everyday Ease

Arspura closed out CES 2026 with strong momentum, earning five awards during the show. To cap the three-day program, the brand invited its first group of IQV Hood users for a face-to-face sharing session, paired with immersive, hands-on demonstrations. Through interactive experiences and practical use scenarios, attendees felt firsthand how the product can deliver "health protection" and "easy cleaning" simultaneously, translating the idea of a healthier kitchen into tangible everyday value.

Passionate home cooks also shared how they had previously tried multiple traditional range hoods yet still struggled with smoke escape and lingering odors, while Arspura's IQV™ performance provided noticeably improved smoke capture and deodorization—making cooking more enjoyable and inspiring friends and family to upgrade after seeing the results.

What's Next for Arspura

Backed by strong recognition at CES 2026 and reinforced by firsthand user stories, Arspura's IQV™ showcase signaled a growing shift toward kitchen ventilation solutions that prioritize both health and everyday usability. Building on this momentum, Arspura will continue to develop smarter, cleaner-air technologies for modern homes.

For more information, visit arspura.com.

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Arspura's CES 2026 Showcase Advances Next-Gen Ventilation for a Healthier Kitchen