Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major achievement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island ...
For every generation, vaccines work – but progress must be protected in the Western Pacific
On World Immunization Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed action in the Western Pacific and globally to protect hard‑won immunization gains, reach children ...
Invest in One Health to prevent pandemics, safeguard populations, strengthen health collaboration: WHO’s call on World Health Day
This World Health Day, WHO in the Western Pacific Region is calling on Member States, political leaders and policymakers to move beyond words and invest optimally and holistically ...
WHO calls for stronger political commitment, more innovation and decentralized care to end TB
On World TB Day 2026, WHO in the Western Pacific Region urges urgent, country‑led action to transform TB care, decentralize services and scale up innovation to end TB. While progre ...
What do young Cambodian mental health professionals think about the future of mental health care?
One collective breath: building an interconnected health emergency leadership corps to enhance pandemic preparedness
Countries showcase global health emergency response and coordination capacities through a WHO-led multi-country simulation
Keeping Samoa protected through routine immunization for every generation
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WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
Application period now open for the 2027 update of the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines
GISRS mourns the passing of Dr Nancy Cox
Ghana’s new road traffic law and safety standards will save lives
