Safe blood and blood products are crucial for saving mothers’ lives in most critical moments during childbirth and pregnancy
WHO calls on governments to raise tobacco taxes
WHO and UNICEF work to save 50 000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region
WHO’s report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health
Western Pacific Region reviews implementation of WHO FCTC
World Malaria Day: WHO stresses need to fight malaria now more than ever
“Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for the Western Pacific Region
Building a stronger public health framework for a healthier world: a landmark consultation on overweight, obesity, diabetes and law
World Health Day 2014: “Small bite, big threat”
WHO issues new data and a warning on the health impacts of air pollution
Testing the system: regional simulation exercises advance global health security
Global regulatory authorities reaffirm labelling as a high-impact tool to combat antimicrobial resistance
Communities unite to address stigma and discrimination affecting people with neglected tropical diseases
New WHO Collaborating Centre established to support work on food safety and healthy diet
WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children
New UN-Water GLAAS findings: stronger WASH systems needed for safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all
In memoriam Dr William H. Foege (1936–2026)
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States
Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement
WHO renews commitment to a leprosy-free world, spotlighting partnership and progress ahead of World Leprosy Day