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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

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

Western Pacific Region ministers to tackle COVID-19 in solidarity

Urgent need for investment in nursing

WHO hosts dialogue on climate change and health

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

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New strategy to build a healthier market for childhood cancer medicines

WHO and Commonwealth Secretariat renew partnership to strengthen health systems and advance universal health coverage

Countries move to strengthen public health institutions and services amid mounting pressures

Chile becomes first country in South America validated for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem