While the West invests in longevity, Southeast Asia still pays cash for the basics

e27 - Oct 14, 2026

Longevity is having a moment. In the US, people pay up to US$2,499 for a full-body MRI and hundreds of dollars a month for peptide protocols, mostly out of pocket. In the Philippines, the picture is very different. Many families put off check-ups and screenings until symptoms become serious. When public hospital beds are full, […] The post While the West invests in longevity, Southeast Asia still pays cash for the basics appeared first on e27.

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