China produces world’s first vaccine against virus that causes Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
WHO engaging young people in new social media campaign to promote safer sex in China
WHO calls for urgent investment in scaling up HIV testing and earlier treatment to end the HIV epidemic
‘You can’t stay warm in winter by smoking indoors!’
Act to avert climate change now, and save nearly 700,000 lives in China every year
Action needed now to prevent a post-antibiotic future: WHO
Mother’s First Embrace can be the gift of life for a newborn infant
WHO engaging mothers and health professionals in new social media campaign to promote the #FirstEmbrace
Millions of children and mothers’ lives saved in China since 1990
It is time for a national smoke-free law in China: new WHO report
Regional health leaders agree on actions to promote health through schools, harness traditional and complementary medicine
Regional health leaders convene in Japan and online in “hybrid” meeting to agree actions on COVID-19 and other key issues
COVID-19 vaccines available for all healthcare workers in the Western Pacific Region
Nearly two thirds of global drowning deaths occur in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong SAR (China) eliminates rubella
UN agencies warn economic impact of COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific
WHO and EU join together to support COVID-19 response and systems strengthening in Asia
From containment to suppression: WHO and Lancet COVID-19 Commission highlight lessons from the Western Pacific Region
Region’s health ministers endorse action to promote access to vaccines, safe surgery and healthy ageing
Region’s leaders gather virtually to tackle COVID-19 and other health issues, chart WHO’s work in the Western Pacific
Countries, regulators and partners urge a collaborative approach to advance safe and equitable AI in health
WHO launches new country guidance for health emergency coordination
MERS-CoV virus isolate added to the WHO BioHub System, enabling further research and pandemic preparedness
WHO and partners refine global map of tools for assessing Science Advisory Systems