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Philippines and the Pacific strengthen health workforce for health security

WHO calls for action to fight growing HIV epidemic

At COP29, WHO calls for climate-health actions and funding for Asia Pacific

Regional health leaders agree to improve financing to achieve universal health coverage, prioritize digital health

Ten additional countries in the Western Pacific Region pledge to invest in WHO

WHO welcomes health ministers to Manila to consider a new vision and actions to improve health in the Region

Viet Nam eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

Despite health gains, urgent action needed to meet health-related Sustainable Development Goals in the Western Pacific Region

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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