News releases

News releases

WHO/Yoshi Shimizu

© Credits

News from Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Malaysia

News from WHO Western Pacific

Joint News Release

Parliamentarians: Resilient health systems and preparedness for future emergencies critical to health security in Asia and the Pacific

WHO announces winners of inaugural Western Pacific Innovation Challenge

Countries in the Western Pacific on the frontlines of the climate crisis, says WHO

5 November 2021

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

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

News from WHO

All →

TAG-TP statement on immunomodulators and host-directed therapies for Bundibugyo virus disease

Departmental update

New WHO report charts progress on the SAFER alcohol policy initiative

Departmental update

One Health experts in Lyon chart path from commitment to coordinated action on capacity-building

Departmental update

From consultation to partnership: WHO Civil Society Commission charts next phase