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News from WHO Western Pacific

World Malaria Day: WHO stresses need to fight malaria now more than ever

“Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for the Western Pacific Region

Building a stronger public health framework for a healthier world: a landmark consultation on overweight, obesity, diabetes and law

World Health Day 2014: “Small bite, big threat”

WHO issues new data and a warning on the health impacts of air pollution

Four Western Pacific countries and areas are the first in their Region to be measles-free

WHO and regional malaria experts reiterate warning about drug resistance

Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) tender pricing announced

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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

14 September 2026

Departmental update

Countries move to strengthen public health institutions and services amid mounting pressures

14 September 2026

Chile becomes first country in South America validated for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem