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News from WHO Western Pacific

One third of global air pollution deaths in Asia Pacific

Viet Nam ready to eliminate malaria

Care out of reach for too many; WHO calls for action to achieve health for all

TB down in past decade; universal health coverage key to faster progress

26 February 2018

Working together to protect health after Cyclone Gita

13 December 2017

More action needed to achieve universal health coverage in Asia and the Pacific by global deadline

8 December 2017

Amid concern over drug resistance, Mekong countries call for accelerated action to eliminate malaria before 2030

10 November 2017

Stop overuse and misuse of antibiotics: combat resistance

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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)