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21 May 2021

News release

Hong Kong SAR (China) eliminates rubella

20 January 2021

News release

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

18 December 2020

News release

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

17 December 2020

News release

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

9 October 2020

Media release

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

6 October 2020

Media release

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

17 September 2020

Media release

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

8 April 2020

Highlights

Western Pacific Region ministers to tackle COVID-19 in solidarity

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24 August 2026

Statement

Second meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Temporary recommendations

24 August 2026

Departmental update

Mozambique strengthens regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, boosting health protection

21 August 2026

Departmental update

WHO and Peking University strengthen collaboration to advance health emergency preparedness

20 August 2026

News release

WHO and Africa CDC welcome the allocation of Ebola vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo