News from WHO Western Pacific
Regional Conference towards the Implementation of INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence against Children
Governments commit to improve rehab services and recognize Region’s progress on other health issues
Regional health leaders pledge to eliminate neglected diseases, improve hospitals, strengthen laws and use e-health
Dr Takeshi Kasai nominated as next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
Three more countries eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Nomination of Regional Director and action on priority health topics agenda of top regional meeting this week in Manila
WHO working closely with Republic of Korea on response to MERS case
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