Governments commit to improve rehab services and recognize Region’s progress on other health issues
Regional health leaders pledge to eliminate neglected diseases, improve hospitals, strengthen laws and use e-health
Dr Takeshi Kasai nominated as next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
Three more countries eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Norad's US$ 3 million boost to WHO acute care programme set to save thousands of lives
WHO issues first recommendation on doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis to help prevent sexually transmitted infections
Director-General presents Award for Global Health to four distinguished leaders
WHO launches advocacy, communications and partnerships plan on the health response to climate change, air pollution and energy poverty
WHO introduces PREVENT technical package to address lead poisoning
Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency of international concern
WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge
UCL Global Business School for Health and WHO sign agreement to advance learning health systems and evidence-informed policy