Regional health leaders agree on actions to promote health through schools, harness traditional and complementary medicine
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
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
WHO releases new reports and estimates highlighting urgent gaps in mental health
Over a billion people living with mental health conditions – services require urgent scale-up
From Gaza to Geneva: WHO Director-General hosts Palestinian disability delegation
Medical Product Alert N°4/2025: Substandard (contaminated) FENTANILO HLB (fentanyl citrate)
1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water – WHO, UNICEF
