Health leaders from Asian and Pacific nations gather in Manila to address key health issues
Rubella eliminated from Singapore
WHO announces winners of inaugural Western Pacific Innovation Challenge
Countries in the Western Pacific on the frontlines of the climate crisis, says WHO
East Asia and Pacific countries commit to ending violence against children during COVID-19 and beyond
Health leaders endorse action plan to end TB in the Region
Regional health leaders agree on actions to promote health through schools, harness traditional and complementary medicine
Regional health leaders convene in Japan and online in “hybrid” meeting to agree actions on COVID-19 and other key issues
COVID-19 vaccines available for all healthcare workers in the Western Pacific Region
Nearly two thirds of global drowning deaths occur in Asia Pacific
The TB Vaccine Accelerator Council meets for the fourth time
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health care
Exhibit highlights the health impacts of online violence affecting children and adolescents
Belem Health Action Plan High Level Side Event, World Health Assembly
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 19 May 2026
World No Tobacco Day 2026 awards – meet the winners
World Health Assembly opens in Geneva, Switzerland
Director-General presents Award for Global Health to four distinguished leaders
WHO launches advocacy, communications and partnerships plan on the health response to climate change, air pollution and energy poverty
WHO introduces PREVENT technical package to address lead poisoning
