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Hong Kong SAR (China) eliminates rubella

UN agencies warn economic impact of COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific

WHO and EU join together to support COVID-19 response and systems strengthening in Asia

From containment to suppression: WHO and Lancet COVID-19 Commission highlight lessons from the Western Pacific Region

Region’s health ministers endorse action to promote access to vaccines, safe surgery and healthy ageing

Region’s leaders gather virtually to tackle COVID-19 and other health issues, chart WHO’s work in the Western Pacific

Asia Pacific health and finance ministers stress importance of universal health coverage in COVID-19 era and beyond

Western Pacific Region ministers to tackle COVID-19 in solidarity

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WHO unveils third addendum to Guidelines for drinking-water quality

WHO issues comprehensive guidelines on filovirus disease, including Ebola and Marburg disease

WHO designates new Collaborating Centre to strengthen the application of behavioural sciences for better health

WHO Step-by-Step programme recognized as a promising innovation for mental health in humanitarian settings