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28 July 2026

Expert consultation to shape the future of R&D ecosystems for public health in the Western Pacific

How can Viet Nam’s strengths in health research translate into stronger health systems and safer, more accessible medicines? That question guided a WHO-led workshop, co-hosted with ...

15 July 2026

Media release

Uneven progress, significant gaps: New immunization estimates must accelerate urgent action in the Western Pacific

New WHO and UNICEF estimates show that immunization coverage in the Western Pacific Region has stabilized since the COVID-19 pandemic, but too many children are still missing essen ...

7 July 2026

Departmental update

Global Health Learning Centre 2026 opens in Manila, welcoming 22 fellows from across the Western Pacific

The Global Health Learning Centre (GHLC) 2026 marked the opening of its in-person Module B this week, bringing together 22 fellows from 13 countries and areas across the Western Pa ...

1 July 2026

Media release

11 Western Pacific countries join WHO to launch regional road map and community of practice on air pollution and health

Eleven countries across the Asia-Pacific region have partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch two new initiatives aimed at tackling the health impacts of air po ...