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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

Global Health Learning Centre 2025 Fellows celebrate graduation at WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific

GHLC 2025 kicks off with a dynamic start: Module A successfully completed

Global Leaders Unite to Accelerate Cervical Cancer Elimination Efforts

Resurgence of preventable diseases threatens children in East Asia and the Pacific

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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