WHO Science Council report calling for equitable expansion of genomics available in Chinese
Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
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
Adapting the global research agenda to local contexts
WHO issues first recommendation on doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis to help prevent sexually transmitted infections
Global health leaders reaffirm commitment to Immunization Agenda 2030
The World Health Assembly adopts updated Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2026–2036)
High-level meeting reaffirms shared commitment to strengthen cross-border collaboration and accelerate elimination of malaria and neglected tropical diseases
WHO convenes Global Diagnostics Coalition members for the first time to strengthen access to diagnostics worldwide
How integrating tradition and self-care has strengthened public health in the Americas
79th World Health Assembly adopts resolution to strengthen pharmacovigilance
In memory of Dr. Naseem Salahuddin
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 23 May 2026
