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 ...
For every generation, vaccines work – but progress must be protected in the Western Pacific
On World Immunization Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed action in the Western Pacific and globally to protect hard‑won immunization gains, reach children ...
Invest in One Health to prevent pandemics, safeguard populations, strengthen health collaboration: WHO’s call on World Health Day
This World Health Day, WHO in the Western Pacific Region is calling on Member States, political leaders and policymakers to move beyond words and invest optimally and holistically ...
WHO calls for stronger political commitment, more innovation and decentralized care to end TB
On World TB Day 2026, WHO in the Western Pacific Region urges urgent, country‑led action to transform TB care, decentralize services and scale up innovation to end TB. While progre ...
What do young Cambodian mental health professionals think about the future of mental health care?
Why trauma-informed counselling matters in Cambodia’s health system
WHO QualityRights training now available in Bahasa Malaysia
One collective breath: building an interconnected health emergency leadership corps to enhance pandemic preparedness
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WHO and the Stop TB Partnership publish a TB near point-of-care and swab-based testing toolkit
New WHO online course strengthens good practices in clinical trials
Behavioural insights toolkit helps countries address harmful skin‑lightening practices
World Hand Hygiene Day 2026: Action saves lives