News releases

Report highlights Singapore’s significant efforts in health security

World Health Day 2018 – Lessons from Malaysia on Universal Health Coverage

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