News releases

In the time of COVID-19, donating blood is more essential than ever

Papua New Guinea steps up efforts to stop misuse of antibiotics

PNG launches registration system for safe and quality medicines

More than a million children vaccinated against measles, rubella and polio in Papua New Guinea

New Zealand supports polio outbreak response in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Over 1 million children to be vaccinated against measles-rubella and polio

WHO calls for more investment in primary health care

Papua New Guinea Polio Outbreak Response Report for 2018 published

First review of Papua New Guinea health system highlights need for stronger health system

Minister pledges to reduce high maternal and newborn mortality

Pacific experts agree to further strengthen collaboration to protect communities from future outbreaks and pandemics

Asia-Pacific countries sound the alarm and commit to tackling antimicrobial resistance

WHO urges action to fully realize people's right to health in the Western Pacific

Papua New Guinea: empowering the healthcare workforce by strengthening its health information competencies

Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps

WHO Science Council report calling for equitable expansion of genomics available in Chinese

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

1 in 5 people in the Western Pacific face catastrophic health expenses each year

Region’s health leaders agree on actions to enhance communication for health, strengthen and transform the health workforce, and leverage innovation for health impact

Health leaders take steps to strengthen health security in Asia-Pacific