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
Hong Kong SAR (China) eliminates rubella
Core funders of medical research commit to strengthening clinical trials worldwide
WHO statement on autism-related issues
Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk
EU renews support for WHO’s Universal Health Coverage Partnership
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - September 2025
WHO publishes new R&D landscape analyses highlighting gaps and inequities in cancer research
Amended International Health Regulations enter into force
WHO publishes full national policy guidance to support equitable access to controlled medicines
