Uneven progress, significant gaps: New immunization estimates must accelerate urgent action in the Western Pacific
New WHO and UNICEF estimates show that immunization coverage in the Western Pacific Region has stabilized since the COVID-19 pandemic, but too many children are still missing essen ...
Global Health Learning Centre 2026 opens in Manila, welcoming 22 fellows from across the Western Pacific
The Global Health Learning Centre (GHLC) 2026 marked the opening of its in-person Module B this week, bringing together 22 fellows from 13 countries and areas across the Western Pa ...
11 Western Pacific countries join WHO to launch regional road map and community of practice on air pollution and health
Eleven countries across the Asia-Pacific region have partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch two new initiatives aimed at tackling the health impacts of air po ...
Countries shaping the next chapter of immunization in the Western Pacific
The Western Pacific Region has made strong progress in immunization, including staying polio-free for 25 years, eliminating measles and rubella in many countries, and expanding HPV ...
What do young Cambodian mental health professionals think about the future of mental health care?
Turning local lessons into national action for cholera control
Sustaining measles elimination: Vanuatu puts preparedness to the test
Mongolia’s EPI review calls for a roadmap to strengthen immunization programme in Mongolia
Oral health and AMR: New guidelines on minimally invasive care and appropriate antibiotic use for oral health
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Experts agree at landmark event that simulation should be built into health system
WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries
UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist
Road deaths fall by 21% globally but stronger action is needed to save lives
