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
Dr Takeshi Kasai nominated as next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
WHO recommends new diagnostic tools to help end TB
WHO and partners launch new initiative to expand use of digital health wallets
Towards responsible AI for mental health and well-being: experts chart a way forward
German Health Minister Nina Warken and WHO Hub in Berlin highlight 2025 achievements
Translating the global research agenda into practice: new webinar series
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five
WHO Information Notice for IVD Users 2026/01
Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says
WHO releases new target product profiles for urgently needed antibiotics
WHO launches first-ever implementation handbook to accelerate country action on hepatitis elimination
