1 in 5 people in the Western Pacific face catastrophic health expenses each year
Region’s health leaders agree on actions to enhance communication for health, strengthen and transform the health workforce, and leverage innovation for health impact
Health leaders take steps to strengthen health security in Asia-Pacific
Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala nominated to lead WHO Western Pacific Region
The Lao People's Democratic Republic eliminates lymphatic filariasis
Region’s health leaders gather in Manila to nominate new WHO Regional Director for Western Pacific and agree on actions for tackling health challenges
Parliamentarians: Investment in primary health care is critical to health, social and economic development
Candidates announced for election of next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Antimicrobial resistance expected to cause 5.2 million deaths in the Western Pacific by 2030
Oral diseases affect more than 800 million people in the Western Pacific
International Forum on migration calls for stronger action in support of migrant-inclusive health systems
New evidence confirms malaria vaccine saves child lives and will have high impact in wider rollout
WHO’s response to hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship
Medical Product Alert N°1/2026: Substandard ACCUPAQUE (Iohexol), OMNIPAQUE (Iohexol) and VISIPAQUE (Iodixanol)
WHO and IPU call on parliamentarians to join the WHA Global Parliamentary Forum
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
