Immunization gaps threaten gains on measles
WHO Western Pacific Region achieves milestone for reducing childhood hepatitis
New WHO Regional Director meets Pacific leaders, communities, highlights climate change, noncommunicable diseases, emergencies as priorities
Dr Takeshi Kasai appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
New WHO Asia-Pacific centre for environment and health to open in Seoul
WHO-recommended newborn care cuts life-threatening infections by two thirds
Singapore wipes out measles; Australia, Brunei Darussalam and Macao SAR (China) eliminate rubella
Regional Conference towards the Implementation of INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence against Children
Governments commit to improve rehab services and recognize Region’s progress on other health issues
Regional health leaders pledge to eliminate neglected diseases, improve hospitals, strengthen laws and use e-health
WHO and the Stop TB Partnership publish a TB near point-of-care and swab-based testing toolkit
Behavioural insights toolkit helps countries address harmful skin‑lightening practices
World Hand Hygiene Day 2026: Action saves lives
Joint call by the President of the ICRC, the Director-General of WHO and the International President of MSF
Strengthening asthma and COPD care through primary health care in Nepal and Sri Lanka
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
WHO expands global biomanufacturing workforce network to strengthen equitable access and health security
