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
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
New Russian Road Safety Strategy includes key WHO recommendations
WHO unveils third addendum to Guidelines for drinking-water quality
WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease
WHO designates new Collaborating Centre to strengthen the application of behavioural sciences for better health
WHO Step-by-Step programme recognized as a promising innovation for mental health in humanitarian settings
Macao workshop boosts global action on quality and safety of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine practices
At the frontline of trust: a day with Julienne Anoko WHO's Ebola Community Engagement Officer in DRC
Medical Product Alert N°2/2026: Falsified JAKAVI (ruxolitinib)
WHO issues first ever guidance to advance child-focused dengue treatments
Caring for non-communicable diseases during pregnancy, expert convening
