New WHO Asia-Pacific centre for environment and health to open in Seoul
WHO-recommended newborn care cuts life-threatening infections by two thirds
Singapore wipes out measles; Australia, Brunei Darussalam and Macao SAR (China) eliminate rubella
Regional Conference towards the Implementation of INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence against Children
Governments commit to improve rehab services and recognize Region’s progress on other health issues
World Health Assembly opens in Geneva, Switzerland
Norad's US$ 3 million boost to WHO acute care programme set to save thousands of lives
WHO issues first recommendation on doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis to help prevent sexually transmitted infections
Director-General presents Award for Global Health to four distinguished leaders
WHO launches advocacy, communications and partnerships plan on the health response to climate change, air pollution and energy poverty
WHO introduces PREVENT technical package to address lead poisoning
Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern
WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge