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5 October 2026

Asia-Pacific countries sharpen plans to fight antimicrobial resistance, but most remain unfunded

An article published today in the British Medical Journal Public Health shows Asia-Pacific countries developing better national action plans to fight antimicrobial resistance. Howe ...

5 October 2026

News release

Countries race to provide oral health care for all in 100-Day Sprint across Asia

Twenty countries and areas from the WHO Western Pacific and South-East Asia regions pledged to strengthen essential oral health services through a 100-Day Sprint initiative discuss ...

5 October 2026

News release

WHO joins Pre-COP31 to advance climate action that delivers for people’s health

The World Health Organization (WHO) is participating in the Pacific Pre-COP31 in Fiji from 5–8 October to help elevate health as a key priority in climate action ahead of COP31 in ...

1 October 2026

News release

WHO and partners showcase first Pandemic Fund multi-country project in the Western Pacific