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News releases

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News from WHO Western Pacific

Dengue increase likely during rainy season: WHO warns

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

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28 January 2026

Departmental update

New WHO Collaborating Centre established to support work on food safety and healthy diet

27 January 2026

WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children

26 January 2026

Departmental update

New UN-Water GLAAS findings: stronger WASH systems needed for safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all

25 January 2026

Departmental update

In memoriam Dr William H. Foege (1936–2026)