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
Urgent need for investment in nursing
WHO hosts dialogue on climate change and health
WHO Youth Council welcomes 2026–2028 members in Berlin
WHO urges shift from institutional to community-based mental health care
New global roadmap launched to tackle hypertension in pregnancy, a leading cause of maternal and newborn deaths
WHO issues first global guidelines on child and adolescent obesity
