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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

17 December 2020

From containment to suppression: WHO and Lancet COVID-19 Commission highlight lessons from the Western Pacific Region

Region’s health ministers endorse action to promote access to vaccines, safe surgery and healthy ageing

Region’s leaders gather virtually to tackle COVID-19 and other health issues, chart WHO’s work in the Western Pacific

17 September 2020

Asia Pacific health and finance ministers stress importance of universal health coverage in COVID-19 era and beyond

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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