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News from WHO Western Pacific

29 October 2021

Health leaders endorse action plan to end TB in the Region

28 October 2021

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

25 October 2021

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

20 January 2021

UN agencies warn economic impact of COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific

18 December 2020

WHO and EU join together to support COVID-19 response and systems strengthening in Asia

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21 January 2026

WHO renews commitment to a leprosy-free world, spotlighting partnership and progress ahead of World Leprosy Day

21 January 2026

Departmental update

New guide promotes safe, inclusive and child-friendly public spaces

16 January 2026

Departmental update

Message for World Leprosy Day 2026

16 January 2026

Departmental update

WHO Egypt launches a new national training-of-trainers programme on mass casualty management