News releases

First batch of COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Brunei Darussalam via COVAX Facility

It’s time to act to beat neglected tropical diseases in Malaysia

Malaysia’s emergency preparedness and response: Building resilience against COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies

Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer cost nearly RM 9 billion productivity losses annually to Malaysian economy

Universal Health Coverage and COVID-19 Preparedness & Response in Malaysia

Malaysia resumes polio response amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Hepatitis C in Malaysia: From crisis to hope

Brunei Darussalam enhances national capacities to prevent, detect and rapidly respond to outbreaks and other health emergencies

WHO publishes Regional action framework on digital health in the Western Pacific

Turning research potential into stronger health systems and safer medicines in Viet Nam

Do No Harm: Joint Statement against the medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation in Asia-Pacific - A Call to Action

Addressing megatrends of population ageing and NCDs: WHO launches new partnership with Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture

Rubella elimination verified in Japan, and measles and rubella elimination verified in Pacific island countries and areas

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The WHO in the Western Pacific launches an improved Excess Mortality Calculator to strengthen surveillance

Up to 5% of climate emissions come from healthcare. A new coalition of Asia-Pacific countries, backed by WHO, plans to change that