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News from WHO Western Pacific

27 October 2022

Health leaders take steps to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases and transform primary health care in Asia-Pacific

24 October 2022

Media release

Les responsables de la santé des pays d’Asie et du Pacifique se réunissent à Manille pour s’attaquer aux principaux problèmes de santé

24 October 2022

Media release

Health leaders from Asian and Pacific nations gather in Manila to address key health issues

16 September 2022

News release

Rubella eliminated from Singapore

26 August 2022

Joint News Release

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

25 April 2022

News release

WHO announces winners of inaugural Western Pacific Innovation Challenge

7 April 2022

Media release

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

5 November 2021

News release

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

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31 July 2026

Statement

Countries urged to strengthen breastfeeding support and health systems to give every child a healthy start in life

30 July 2026

Medical product alert

Statement from the Joint Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Safety of Medicinal Products (ACSoMP) and the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) on the safe and appropriate use of GLP‑1 receptor agonists

29 July 2026

Departmental update

WHO launches first global framework to help regulators advance greener pharmaceuticals

29 July 2026

Departmental update

WHO updates treatment guidelines on visceral and post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis