AI

Conceptual approach to the implementation of the emerging molecular pathogen characterization technologies network in the Western Pacific: 2025-2030

This publication outlines a comprehensive approach to strengthening genomic surveillance in the Western Pacific Region, informed by lessons from the COVID...

Hypertension

Weaving health for families, communities and societies in the Western Pacific Region (‎2025-2029)‎: working together to improve health and well-being and save lives

This document sets out thematic priorities for WHO's work in the Western Pacific Region for the next five years to improve health and well-being, and save...

National survey on the risk factors of noncommunicable diseases in Viet Nam, 2021

The STEPS survey is a simple, standardized method for collecting, analysing and disseminating data on key noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors...

Immunization


Outcomes of the Special Event of the Pacific Health Ministers on the Healthy Islands Vision, Yanuca Island, Fiji, 25 October 2025

The Special Event of the Pacific Health Ministers on the Healthy Islands Vision brought together health leaders from across the Pacific, with support from...

Advancing Universal Health Coverage in the Western Pacific Region: UHC Implementation Guide

The Advancing Universal Health Coverage in the Western Pacific Region: UHC Implementation Guide offers strategic guidance for policy-makers, health leaders,...

Tobacco control

Smoke-free laws in action: a guide for effective implementation and enforcement in the Western Pacific Region

This guide supports policy-makers, public health officials and enforcement agencies in bridging the critical gap between smoke-free laws and high compliance....

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...

Western Pacific regional implementation plan for the global strategy and action plan on oral health

During the seventy-sixth session of the WHO Regional Committee in 2025, the Western Pacific Regional Implementation Plan for the Global Strategy and Action...

Infection prevention and control systems in six priority countries in the Western Pacific Region: regional report 2023

Ensuring strong infection prevention and control (‎IPC)‎ is essential for patient and healthcare worker safety. WHO reviewed IPC integration...