East Asia and Pacific countries commit to ending violence against children during COVID-19 and beyond
Health leaders endorse action plan to end TB in the Region
Regional health leaders agree on actions to promote health through schools, harness traditional and complementary medicine
Regional health leaders convene in Japan and online in “hybrid” meeting to agree actions on COVID-19 and other key issues
COVID-19 vaccines available for all healthcare workers in the Western Pacific Region
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 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
