"Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures" A call to improve maternal and newborn health
Singapore contributes to regional health emergency readiness through achieving Emergency Medical Team classification
Singapore’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT), known as SGEMT, today joined the ranks of quality-assured EMT, prepared for self-sufficient and high-quality response to a wide range of ...
Malaysia's commitment to the right to health
Investing in promoting UHC and strengthening healthcare systems are necessary towards leaving no one behind. Establishing a robust and inclusive healthcare system will not only gua ...
Penang Island and Sibu join the WHO Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Network
Two localities in Malaysia, Penang Island and Sibu, have recently been admitted to the WHO Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) network, a global community aiming to foster a ...
Free mobile clinics improve refugees access to health in Kelantan, Kedah and Pahang
Over 2,300 refugees and asylum-seekers received primary healthcare and health education closer to home through mobile clinics, at no cost.
Connecting care across generations: WHO visits Penang
As part of a continued series of visits to Malaysian states, the WHO team visited Penang to meet healthcare professionals and government representatives to learn from successful lo ...
Strengthening health facility resilience - Workshop to streamline WHO assessment tools in the Western Pacific Region
As climate change, disasters and public health emergencies place increasing pressure on health systems across the world, the need for resilient health facilities has never been mor ...
Turning the tide with WHO's plan to stop obesity
The rising rates of obesity in Brunei Darussalam among adults and children, have prompted urgent action. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach, the nation has joined th ...
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WHO announces the development of guidelines on multiplex testing
WHO warns that tobacco use is linked to child stunting
WHO updates list of essential medicines to include key cancer, diabetes treatments
WHO hosts first online training on the Urban Health Capacity Assessment and Response Resource Kit
