The World Health Organization supported by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) expand COVID-19 Laboratory Testing in the Philippines
WHO Philippines donates COVID-19 data processing and encoding equipment to the Department of Health Epidemiology Bureau
DOH receives WHO donations of PPES and medical devices
Valenzuela heeds call to intensify contact tracing, opens mega Contact Tracing Center
DOH, WHO, UNICEF to conduct nationwide measles campaign starting October 26
DOH and WHO promote holistic mental health wellness in light of World Suicide Prevention Day
Breastfeeding must continue amidst COVID-19
WHO field visit to Baguio City and Benguet Province: Models for contact tracing and COVID-19 response in the Philippines
DOH, WHO, and UNICEF resume polio campaign
PH Solidarity trial for COVID-19 treatments receives green light from ethics review body
Nearly two thirds of global drowning deaths occur in Asia Pacific
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
Urgent need for investment in nursing
WHO hosts dialogue on climate change and health
