Seventy-fifth session of the Regional Committee
The Western Pacific Region is home to almost 1.9 billion people across 37 countries and areas.
WHO is working with governments and partners across the Western Pacific to make this the healthiest and safest Region.
Regional Director
Regional Director's Report
The work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024
WHO/Loan Tran
A girl stands in front of her house near a vaccination site in Dak Som Commune in Dak Nong, Viet Nam during a January 2024 vaccination outreach programme.
A girl stands in front of her house near a vaccination site in Dak Som Commune in Dak Nong, Viet Nam during a January 2024 vaccination outreach programme.
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11 October 2024
Elimination of human onchocerciasis: progress report, 2023–2024
Onchocerciasis, more commonly known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. The disease...
10 October 2024
Estimating the impact of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use: technical...
This report provides an in-depth evaluation of the potential role of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It outlines the importance of...
9 October 2024
Mental health of children and young people: service guidance
Mental health conditions are prevalent and often develop early in life. Yet very few of the world’s children and young people receive the mental...
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