News from WHO Western Pacific
New Zealand and WHO join forces to combat tobacco use and heart disease in the Pacific
China’s youth tobacco survey highlights the need to protect youth from tobacco harms
WHO calls for national actions on hepatitis
Safe blood and blood products are crucial for saving mothers’ lives in most critical moments during childbirth and pregnancy
WHO calls on governments to raise tobacco taxes
WHO and UNICEF work to save 50 000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region
Western Pacific Region reviews implementation of WHO FCTC
WHO’s report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health
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