Press releases
Apply all tools, take urgent action to prevent further COVID-19 infections: WHO
Address inequities to build a fairer, healthier world: WHO
Disruptions in health services due to COVID-19 “may have contributed to an additional 239,000 child and maternal deaths in South Asia” - UN report
UN agencies warn economic impact of COVID-19 and worsening inequalities will fuel malnutrition for billions in Asia and the Pacific - Child and maternal diets particularly vulnerable
Marking a decade since last polio case: WHO SEAR countries gear up for massive vaccination campaign – this time for COVID-19 virus
COVID-19 reignites drive for a “One Health” approach to tackle preventable illnesses at the animal-human-ecosystems interface
WHO and EU join together to support COVID-19 response and systems strengthening in Asia
WHO, national regulators and vaccine manufacturers in South-East Asia Region discuss COVID-19 vaccines
Reinvigorate response to HIV among challenges posed by pandemic: WHO
Act now to address the shadow pandemic of violence against women
Polio networks bolster pandemic response in WHO South-East Asia Region
Need to continue extreme caution against COVID-19: WHO
Handwashing an effective tool to prevent COVID-19, other diseases
Collectively strengthen pandemic response; plan for COVID-19 vaccination: WHO
Asia Pacific Health and Finance Ministers Commit to Building Stronger Health Systems
Myanmar eliminates trachoma: WHO
Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region sign declaration to fight COVID-19 as ONE
Health leaders call for greater investments in health; continued efforts and solidarity to combat pandemic in WHO South-East Asia Region
Pandemic, essential health services to predominate discussions as Health Ministers of WHO South-East Asia Region meet this week
World breastfeeding week 2020: Focus on access to skilled support