WHO China statement on Zika Virus Disease and microcephaly
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
Health leaders from Asian and Pacific nations gather in Manila to address key health issues
Rubella eliminated from Singapore
WHO announces winners of inaugural Western Pacific Innovation Challenge
Countries in the Western Pacific on the frontlines of the climate crisis, says WHO
East Asia and Pacific countries commit to ending violence against children during COVID-19 and beyond
Health leaders endorse action plan to end TB in the Region
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
Message for World Leprosy Day 2026
WHO Egypt launches a new national training-of-trainers programme on mass casualty management
Updated WHO manuals provide guidance to strengthen foodborne disease surveillance and response capacities worldwide
Updated WHO manuals released to help countries strengthen foodborne disease surveillance and response