China’s youth tobacco survey highlights the need to protect youth from tobacco harms

WHO calls for national actions on hepatitis

Safe blood and blood products are crucial for saving mothers’ lives in most critical moments during childbirth and pregnancy

WHO calls on governments to raise tobacco taxes

WHO and UNICEF work to save 50 000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region

WHO’s report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health

Western Pacific Region reviews implementation of WHO FCTC

World Malaria Day: WHO stresses need to fight malaria now more than ever

“Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for the Western Pacific Region

Building a stronger public health framework for a healthier world: a landmark consultation on overweight, obesity, diabetes and law

World Health Day 2014: “Small bite, big threat”

WHO issues new data and a warning on the health impacts of air pollution

Four Western Pacific countries and areas are the first in their Region to be measles-free

WHO and regional malaria experts reiterate warning about drug resistance

Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) tender pricing announced

6th new human case of avian influenza H5N1 in Cambodia in 2014

Empowering the Western Pacific Region through learning

WHO Philippines rolls out Health at the Heart of Healing campaign

Dr Shin confirmed by WHO Executive Board as Regional Director for the Western Pacific for the next five years

Rebuilding shattered health system an urgent priority in next phase of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) response