WHO commends Shanghai’s move to create 100% smoke-free public places Ensuring compliance and enforcement of the law essential
Strong GP network is vital for a Healthy China
Hepatitis treatment: Turning promise into reality
Up to 10 million people in China could die from chronic hepatitis by 2030 – Urgent action needed to bring an end to the ‘silent epidemic’
Report Recommends Deeper Healthcare Reforms in China
Joint WHO-UNAIDS Statement re HIV information leak
WHO congratulates Beijing, calls for national smoke-free law
Scale of traffic deaths and injuries constitutes ‘a public health crisis’ – Safe roads contribute to sustainable development
Tobacco tax increase results in decreased tobacco consumption
Eradication of polio one step closer for China, and the world
1 in 5 people in the Western Pacific face catastrophic health expenses each year
Region’s health leaders agree on actions to enhance communication for health, strengthen and transform the health workforce, and leverage innovation for health impact
Health leaders take steps to strengthen health security in Asia-Pacific
Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala nominated to lead WHO Western Pacific Region
The Lao People's Democratic Republic eliminates lymphatic filariasis
Region’s health leaders gather in Manila to nominate new WHO Regional Director for Western Pacific and agree on actions for tackling health challenges
Parliamentarians: Investment in primary health care is critical to health, social and economic development
Candidates announced for election of next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Antimicrobial resistance expected to cause 5.2 million deaths in the Western Pacific by 2030
Oral diseases affect more than 800 million people in the Western Pacific
WHO launches new guidance to promote mental health across all government sectors
WHO launches new framework to tackle drug resistance to HIV, hepatitis B and C, and STIs
Stronger infection prevention and management, better maternal outcomes
World Children’s Day: accelerating access to better medicines for children