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19 May 2026

WHO Western Pacific and The Borrow Foundation strengthen partnership to address the burden of oral diseases in the Region

The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific and The Borrow Foundation have signed a new agreement to strengthen oral health support in the Region. Signed at the World Healt ...

18 May 2026

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WHO launches the “Climate and Health Co-benefits Challenge” showcasing climate interventions saving lives

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Climate and Health Co-benefits Challenge, an open call for governments, researchers and organizations to submit real-world exam ...

29 April 2026

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Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major achievement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island ...

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9 February 2026

What do young Cambodian mental health professionals think about the future of mental health care?

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21 May 2026

Enabling last-mile health service delivery during an emergency

19 May 2026

Standing with Science, Saving Lives and Strengthening Communities

12 May 2026

Inside Samoa’s operating theatre: How empowered nurses keep patients safe

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Three nurses look at a laptop screen, learning about DHIS2 system.

15 May 2026

Eliminating schistosomiasis in Cambodia and Lao PDR

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Electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes): advocacy brief

E-cigarettes, the most common type of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS), heat liquid to...

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Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Vanuatu: mission report, 16-20 June 2025

During the JEE mission, which took place in Port Vila from 16 to 20 June 2025, Vanuatu’s capacities in 19 technical areas were evaluated through...

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Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Republic of Korea: mission report, 25–29 August 2025

During the JEE mission, which took place in Osong from 25 to 29 August 2025, the Republic of Korea’s capacities in 19 technical areas were evaluated...

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Focus group discussions is part of a series of research tools to support the C4H application. The series aims to equip communications professionals with...

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Cambodia launches DHIS2 as its national Health Management Information System

Empowered nurses save lives in Samoa

Why should mental health be part of everyday health care?

Eliminating schistosomiasis in Cambodia and Lao PDR

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Electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes): advocacy brief

Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Vanuatu:...

Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of Republic...

Applying communication for health: research tools: focus group discussions