News releases

Bridging the divide between health and the web can improve lives for people worldwide

9th Global conference on health promotion: Only through improved health for people can the new Sustainable Development agenda succeed

9th Global conference on health promotion: Global leaders agree to promote health in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals

The relevance and importance of promoting health in national SDG responses

Launching World Antibiotics Awareness Week 2016 in China

WHO commends Shanghai’s move to strengthen smoke-free law; urges strict enforcement as way forward

WHO, Government of China to hold 9th Global conference on health promotion in Shanghai in November

All train stations and airports in Shanghai to go 100% smoke-free

China can help stop misuse of antibiotics

WHO commends Shanghai’s move to create 100% smoke-free public places Ensuring compliance and enforcement of the law essential

Asia-Pacific countries sound the alarm and commit to tackling antimicrobial resistance

WHO urges action to fully realize people's right to health in the Western Pacific

Papua New Guinea: empowering the healthcare workforce by strengthening its health information competencies

Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps

WHO Science Council report calling for equitable expansion of genomics available in Chinese

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

1 in 5 people in the Western Pacific face catastrophic health expenses each year

Region’s health leaders agree on actions to enhance communication for health, strengthen and transform the health workforce, and leverage innovation for health impact

Health leaders take steps to strengthen health security in Asia-Pacific

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala nominated to lead WHO Western Pacific Region