News releases

World Health Day – Together For Health. Stand with Science

Singapore achieves highest WHO Maturity Level for medical devices regulation

National Blueprint for Behavioural Insights in Health: Behavioural Science at the Heart of Malaysia's Health Transformation

"Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures" A call to improve maternal and newborn health

Singapore contributes to regional health emergency readiness through achieving Emergency Medical Team classification

Malaysia's commitment to the right to health

Penang Island and Sibu join the WHO Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Network

Protect breastfeeding for healthier children

Uneven progress, significant gaps: New immunization estimates must accelerate urgent action in the Western Pacific

Global Health Learning Centre 2026 opens in Manila, welcoming 22 fellows from across the Western Pacific

11 Western Pacific countries join WHO to launch regional road map and community of practice on air pollution and health

Countries shaping the next chapter of immunization in the Western Pacific

Joint statement: United to End AIDS

WHO urges targeted action to strengthen emergency workforce capacities for shared health risks across the Asia-Pacific region

Right test, right time, right action saves lives: WHO's clinical diagnostic stewardship manual strengthens AMR response

World No Tobacco Day 2026: Honouring Western Pacific champions protecting future generations from tobacco and nicotine addiction