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News from WHO Western Pacific

Sixty-seventh session of the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific opens in Manila

Asia-Pacific countries call for stronger action on environment and health

22 September 2016

Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages could reduce childhood overweight and obesity in the Western Pacific Region

21 September 2016

Hong Kong SAR (China) achieves measles-free status

16 September 2016

Member States call for stronger tobacco control measures to end tobacco industry interference

WHO marks World Breastfeeding Week, calls for the right of all women to breastfeed anytime, anywhere

WHO appeals for strengthened efforts to eradicate hepatitis in the Western Pacific Region

Global Youth Tobacco Survey underscores urgent need to protect youth from tobacco harms

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24 January 2026

WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

23 January 2026

Countries progress negotiations in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement

21 January 2026

WHO renews commitment to a leprosy-free world, spotlighting partnership and progress ahead of World Leprosy Day

21 January 2026

Departmental update

New guide promotes safe, inclusive and child-friendly public spaces