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News from WHO Western Pacific

Honours for tobacco control in WHO Western Pacific Region

WHO calls for more investment in primary health care

Immunization gaps threaten gains on measles

WHO Western Pacific Region achieves milestone for reducing childhood hepatitis

25 February 2019

New WHO Regional Director meets Pacific leaders, communities, highlights climate change, noncommunicable diseases, emergencies as priorities

26 January 2019

Dr Takeshi Kasai appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

15 January 2019

New WHO Asia-Pacific centre for environment and health to open in Seoul

15 January 2019

WHO-recommended newborn care cuts life-threatening infections by two thirds

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23 January 2026

Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

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