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
Regional health leaders pledge to eliminate neglected diseases, improve hospitals, strengthen laws and use e-health
Dr Takeshi Kasai nominated as next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
Three more countries eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Nomination of Regional Director and action on priority health topics agenda of top regional meeting this week in Manila
WHO launches new primary health care course to strengthen health systems globally
Member States advance negotiations on pathogen access and benefit-sharing ahead of UN General Assembly meeting on pandemics
One in four doctors nearing retirement age as WHO warns of global health workforce gap
New brief highlights gaps and recommendations for improving violence data on women