News releases

East Asia and Pacific countries commit to ending violence against children during COVID-19 and beyond

Health leaders endorse action plan to end TB in the Region

Regional health leaders agree on actions to promote health through schools, harness traditional and complementary medicine

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