Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
1 in 5 people in the Western Pacific face catastrophic health expenses each year
Region’s health leaders agree on actions to enhance communication for health, strengthen and transform the health workforce, and leverage innovation for health impact
Health leaders take steps to strengthen health security in Asia-Pacific
Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala nominated to lead WHO Western Pacific Region
The Lao People's Democratic Republic eliminates lymphatic filariasis
Region’s health leaders gather in Manila to nominate new WHO Regional Director for Western Pacific and agree on actions for tackling health challenges
Parliamentarians: Investment in primary health care is critical to health, social and economic development
WHO urges shift from institutional to community-based mental health care
New global roadmap launched to tackle hypertension in pregnancy, a leading cause of maternal and newborn deaths
WHO issues first global guidelines on child and adolescent obesity
Advancing inclusive pandemic prevention, preparedness and response for migrants, refugees and displaced populations
