Health leaders endorse action plan to end TB in the Region
Regional health leaders agree on actions to promote health through schools, harness traditional and complementary medicine
Regional health leaders convene in Japan and online in “hybrid” meeting to agree actions on COVID-19 and other key issues
COVID-19 vaccines available for all healthcare workers in the Western Pacific Region
Nearly two thirds of global drowning deaths occur in Asia Pacific
Efforts to eliminate hepatitis delivers gains but more action needed to meet 2030 targets
Practicing today for tomorrow’s emergencies – WHO convenes countries and partners to simulate response to major disease outbreak
WHO prequalifies first-ever malaria treatment for newborns and infants, adds new diagnostic tests
UN drug policy body acts on WHO recommendations to control new psychoactive substances and considers coca leaf review
Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations
Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
WHO reports measurable health impact in 2025 amid transition to new strategy
WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV