Joint campaign promotes “respect” for health and Viet Nam’s smoke-free laws
Journalists hone skills in tobacco reporting
3 in 5 babies not breastfed in the first hour of life
Joint Collaboration Launched to Tackle Non-communicable Diseases in Viet Nam
WHO calls for strong actions to tackle harmful use of alcohol
WHO calls for action to achieve health for all in Viet Nam
New Life-Saving Drowning Prevention Program in Vietnam launched today
World Blood Donor Day - Give Blood Regularly
New stamp launched on tobacco awareness
Smoking causes 40 000 deaths in Viet Nam each year
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 working closely with Republic of Korea on response to MERS case
