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Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps

5 February 2024

WHO Science Council report calling for equitable expansion of genomics available in Chinese

23 January 2024

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

11 December 2023

1 in 5 people in the Western Pacific face catastrophic health expenses each year

20 October 2023

Region’s health leaders agree on actions to enhance communication for health, strengthen and transform the health workforce, and leverage innovation for health impact

19 October 2023

Health leaders take steps to strengthen health security in Asia-Pacific

17 October 2023

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala nominated to lead WHO Western Pacific Region

16 October 2023

The Lao People's Democratic Republic eliminates lymphatic filariasis

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People, animals, plants, ecosystems: making the case for investing in One Health

Departmental update

World No Tobacco Day 2027: Mental well-being – protecting young minds from tobacco and nicotine

Statement of the Forty-fifth Meeting of the Polio IHR Emergency Committee

Second meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Temporary recommendations