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8 October 2025

Statement

Do No Harm: Joint Statement against the medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation in Asia-Pacific - A Call to Action

30 September 2025

News release

Addressing megatrends of population ageing and NCDs: WHO launches new partnership with Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture

26 September 2025

News release

Rubella elimination verified in Japan, and measles and rubella elimination verified in Pacific island countries and areas

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9 October 2025

There were times I wanted to give up. Here’s what I want you to know

8 October 2025

Let's talk about mental health: It's OK to ask for help!

2 October 2025

Breaking the chains: A father's love conquers leprosy stigma

28 September 2025

Stronger systems for healthy hearts in the Philippines

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13 March 2025

Building a safer food future: Papua New Guinea and WHO unite multisectoral stakeholders to enhance food safety and public health

9 December 2024

The Solomon Islands fortifies food safety procedures in partnership with WHO

2 September 2024

WHO supports Kiribati to employ a One Health approach to advancing food safety

6 February 2024

Village leaders support a stronger health care network in Davao Region

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1 October 2025

Building a future-ready society so people can live long and age well

18 June 2025

From inequity to action: Eliminating cervical cancer in the Western Pacific

29 May 2025

Protect children: Unmask the appeal and get rid of e-cigarettes

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30 September 2025

Remarks at the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony with Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

26 September 2025

Remarks on promoting citizen-centred noncommunicable disease and mental health policies in the global community: Japan’s leadership and contribution in Asia and globally

25 September 2025

Remarks at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly High-level side event on alcohol policy

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Ten ways health has improved over the past 75 years in the Region

Spotlight | May 2023

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Kids see the glamour. They don't see the harm.

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Alcohol damages it all

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One cheap buzz. One costly ride

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Seventy-sixth session of the Regional Committee

20 – 24 October 2025

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Kids see the glamour. They don't see the harm.

Alcohol damages it all

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