15,000kg of medical supplies arrive in Fiji to support the response to a deadly surge in COVID-19 cases
Basic psychosocial skills online course for Pacific COVID-19 responders released
Fiji intensifies COVID-19 response efforts
Kiribati receives 24,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility
Vanuatu receives 24,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility
Fiji receives more testing equipment for COVID-19
Samoa receives 24,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility
Tuvalu receives 4,800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility
Tonga continues COVID-19 vigilance, with WHO assistance
Kingdom of Tonga receives 24,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility
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
