Nearly two thirds of global drowning deaths occur in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong SAR (China) eliminates rubella
UN agencies warn economic impact of COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific
WHO and EU join together to support COVID-19 response and systems strengthening in Asia
From containment to suppression: WHO and Lancet COVID-19 Commission highlight lessons from the Western Pacific Region
Region’s health ministers endorse action to promote access to vaccines, safe surgery and healthy ageing
Region’s leaders gather virtually to tackle COVID-19 and other health issues, chart WHO’s work in the Western Pacific
Asia Pacific health and finance ministers stress importance of universal health coverage in COVID-19 era and beyond
Urgent need for investment in nursing
WHO hosts dialogue on climate change and health
Belgium and WHO sign new agreement to boost global equitable access to health products and technologies
WHO launches new cancer control planning course
WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Strategic joint evaluation of the global COVID-19 response: what did we learn?
Evaluation advocacy video amplifies the call for disability-inclusive health systems
Evaluation of WHO’s coordination in health emergencies helps guide humanitarian reforms
Statement on the antigen composition of COVID-19 vaccines
We Care: building evidence for safer abortion services
Advancing health equity for people on the move
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - November/December 2025