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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

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WHO publishes new global research agenda to strengthen paediatric clinical trials

New WHO report urges bold steps for equitable access to novel TB vaccines

WHO at the 151st IPU Assembly: advancing health, rights and resilience through parliamentary action

Ensuring timely and equitable access to medical countermeasures: partners convene for the 3rd Annual i-MCM-Net Meeting