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News from WHO Western Pacific

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

7 April 2020

News release

Urgent need for investment in nursing

12 December 2019

News release

WHO hosts dialogue on climate change and health

11 October 2019

News release

Region’s leaders discuss need to protect health in relation to climate change and the environment

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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