Responding to gender-based violence is essential to achieving sustainable development in the Western Pacific Region
Cambodia, Cook Islands, Niue and Vanuatu eliminate lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem
Sixty-seventh session of the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific opens in Manila
Asia-Pacific countries call for stronger action on environment and health
Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages could reduce childhood overweight and obesity in the Western Pacific Region
Hong Kong SAR (China) achieves measles-free status
Member States call for stronger tobacco control measures to end tobacco industry interference
WHO marks World Breastfeeding Week, calls for the right of all women to breastfeed anytime, anywhere
WHO appeals for strengthened efforts to eradicate hepatitis in the Western Pacific Region
Global Youth Tobacco Survey underscores urgent need to protect youth from tobacco harms
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
