Dr Takeshi Kasai appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
New WHO Asia-Pacific centre for environment and health to open in Seoul
WHO-recommended newborn care cuts life-threatening infections by two thirds
Singapore wipes out measles; Australia, Brunei Darussalam and Macao SAR (China) eliminate rubella
Regional Conference towards the Implementation of INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence against Children
Governments commit to improve rehab services and recognize Region’s progress on other health issues
Regional health leaders pledge to eliminate neglected diseases, improve hospitals, strengthen laws and use e-health
Dr Takeshi Kasai nominated as next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
Three more countries eliminate lymphatic filariasis
WHO urges cost effective solutions on NCDs and mental health amidst slowing progress
"Patient safety from the start!" — WHO urges global investment in safe paediatric and newborn care
Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available
WHO released updated guideline on HIV service delivery
WHO announces the development of guidelines on multiplex testing
WHO warns that tobacco use is linked to child stunting
WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments
WHO hosts first online training on the Urban Health Capacity Assessment and Response Resource Kit
Bridging global guidance and local action for maternal and newborn health
South Africa celebrates African Traditional Medicine Day with national commemoration
