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News from WHO Western Pacific

World No Tobacco Day 2017: Tobacco is a threat to development

DOH, WHO Launch Cooperation Strategies Toward a Healthy Philippines

Slow down to save lives

Immunization can save a million and a half more lives in WHO’s Western Pacific Region

World Malaria Day focuses on wiping out the disease

WHO “Depression: let’s talk” campaign calls for end to mental health stigma

Republic of the Marshall Islands eliminates lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem

Malaysia teams up with WHO to improve health for all

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17 September 2026

Departmental update

Patient safety at the heart of forthcoming WHO asthma guidelines

17 September 2026

Departmental update

WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine to meet growing health needs

15 September 2026

Departmental update

New strategy to build a healthier market for childhood cancer medicines

15 September 2026

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