Parliamentarians: Resilient health systems and preparedness for future emergencies critical to health security in Asia and the Pacific
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
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 and EU join together to support COVID-19 response and systems strengthening in Asia
From containment to suppression: WHO and Lancet COVID-19 Commission highlight lessons from the Western Pacific Region
Region’s health ministers endorse action to promote access to vaccines, safe surgery and healthy ageing
Region’s leaders gather virtually to tackle COVID-19 and other health issues, chart WHO’s work in the Western Pacific
Asia Pacific health and finance ministers stress importance of universal health coverage in COVID-19 era and beyond
Western Pacific Region ministers to tackle COVID-19 in solidarity
Urgent need for investment in nursing
WHO hosts dialogue on climate change and health
Region’s leaders discuss need to protect health in relation to climate change and the environment