WHO statement on autism-related issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) states there is no conclusive evidence linking acetaminophen (paracetamol) use during pregnancy to autism. Autism affects around 62 million peop ...
The WHO in the Western Pacific launches an improved Excess Mortality Calculator to strengthen surveillance
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific recently launched an improved version of the All-Cause Mortality and Excess Mortality (ACM/EM) Calculato ...
Up to 5% of climate emissions come from healthcare. A new coalition of Asia-Pacific countries, backed by WHO, plans to change that
Global Health Learning Centre 2025 Fellows celebrate graduation at WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific hosted the graduation ceremony of the Global Health Learning Centre (GHLC) 2025 cohort on 28 August at i ...
Building a safer food future: Papua New Guinea and WHO unite multisectoral stakeholders to enhance food safety and public health
“Technology in our pocket”: How point-of-care ultrasound is helping reshape patient care in Samoa
Bridging the gap in genomics equity: WHO and partners collaborate to advance genomics capabilities and access across the Western Pacific Region
Measles in Viet Nam: Breaking the cycle for good
Seventy-sixth session of the Regional Committee
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Member States advance vital work in support of WHO Pandemic Agreement
Updated WHO dashboard offers new insights on antimicrobial resistance and use
Contraceptive use: a catalyst for women’s health and socioeconomic empowerment
Core funders of medical research commit to strengthening clinical trials worldwide