Regional health leaders convene in Japan and online in “hybrid” meeting to agree actions on COVID-19 and other key issues
COVID-19 vaccines available for all healthcare workers in the Western Pacific Region
Nearly two thirds of global drowning deaths occur in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong SAR (China) eliminates rubella
UN agencies warn economic impact of COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific
WHO and EU join together to support COVID-19 response and systems strengthening in Asia
From containment to suppression: WHO and Lancet COVID-19 Commission highlight lessons from the Western Pacific Region
Region’s health ministers endorse action to promote access to vaccines, safe surgery and healthy ageing
Region’s leaders gather virtually to tackle COVID-19 and other health issues, chart WHO’s work in the Western Pacific
Asia Pacific health and finance ministers stress importance of universal health coverage in COVID-19 era and beyond
Malnutrition rates reach alarming levels in Gaza, WHO warns
WHO expands guidance on sexually transmitted infections and reviews country progress on policy implementation
WHO and UNODC release landmark report on contaminated medicines, urging action to protect patients from preventable harm
WHO unveils health and environment scorecards for 194 countries
Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO
WHO releases policy brief on tuberculosis among populations at high-risk and for people in vulnerable situations
First-ever guidance for Triple Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B
WHO operations compromised following attacks on warehouse and facility sheltering staff and families in Deir al Balah, Gaza
Partner spotlight: Centre for Pathogen Genomics celebrates two years of partnership with the WHO International Pathogen Surveillance Network
Global leaders discuss most pressing questions around AI in health care and traditional medicine at UN Summit
