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 establishes communities of practice for pathogen genomics surveillance
WHO Member States hold first meeting, agree on next steps to take forward key elements of the WHO Pandemic Agreement
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
WHO Academy and the City of Lyon: a strategic collaboration for global health
WHO launches new foundational helping skills training manual to strengthen mental health support
WHO, UNICEF update country tracker on water, sanitation and hygiene in health-care facilities, showing progress across 107 countries
New website on cholera control goes live
WHO welcomes IMF support to Jordan for pandemic preparedness and response
