News releases

China can help stop misuse of antibiotics

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

Pacific experts agree to further strengthen collaboration to protect communities from future outbreaks and pandemics

Asia-Pacific countries sound the alarm and commit to tackling antimicrobial resistance

WHO urges action to fully realize people's right to health in the Western Pacific

Papua New Guinea: empowering the healthcare workforce by strengthening its health information competencies

Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps

WHO Science Council report calling for equitable expansion of genomics available in Chinese

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

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