Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control
We support Member States in promoting health, preventing and controlling communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and reducing health risks across the life course through evidence-based policies, health systems strengthening, community empowerment, and multisectoral action.
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19 October 2026
News release

Renewed priorities, new frontiers: An ambitious, urgent agenda at the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific
6 October 2026
News release

Countries race to provide oral health care for all in 100-Day Sprint across Asia
28 September 2026
News release

WHO recognizes healthy, innovative cities across the Western Pacific Region
22 September 2026
Departmental update

From verification to action: Keeping measles elimination within reach in the Western Pacific

Feature stories

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20 October 2026

East Sepik joint mission focuses on bringing primary health care closer to communities
17 October 2026

Protecting lives through stronger alcohol control in the Western Pacific
10 October 2026

Mental health support grows beyond facility walls in Samoa
10 October 2026

Strengthening mental health resilience in the face of climate shocks across the Western Pacific

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Publications

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Cover of the NTD report 2026
4 November 2026

Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2026: mid-term evaluation of the road map implementation

This report presents the findings of the mid-term evaluation of the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030, which sets global targets...

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Cover of the NTD report 2026 executive summary
4 November 2026

Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2026: mid-term evaluation of the road map implementation....

This summary presents the key findings of the mid-term evaluation of the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030. Five years into the...

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WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases 2000-2021: key findings
4 November 2026

WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases 2000-2021: key findings

This key findings report presents updated World Health Organization (WHO) estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases for 2000–2021, covering...

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WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis: module 3: diagnosis, 2nd ed.
3 November 2026

WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis: module 3: diagnosis, 2nd ed.

The WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis. Module 3: Diagnosis. Second edition combines the WHO policy guidance on detection of TB infection, disease...

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Multimedia

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18 October 2026

What is a key message for governments to hear about immunization and what gives you hope?
18 October 2026

Tobacco control
18 October 2026

Immunization
2 October 2026

What gives you hope about the future of immunization in the Western Pacific?

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