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Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD...

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Fiji has been validated by @who.int for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country.
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WHO Urges Action as Climate Crisis Becomes Health Emergency PHNOM PENH –  The World Health Organization Western Pacific Region has urged stronger measures for the climate crisis, calling it an everyday emer...

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@whowpro.bsky.social will officially launch the ACE Strategy later this month; outlining how WHO in the Western Pacific will work with its 38 member states & areas to tackle & mitigate the health impacts of the climate crisis.
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Artificial Intelligence could transform health care— if we get it right: WHO calls for more equitable use of AI in the Western Pacific - World News and Press Release in English on World about Health; published on 13 Oct 2025 by WHO

📰Artificial Intelligence could transform health care— if we get it right: WHO calls for more equitable use of AI in the Western Pacific.
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Western Pacific Strengthens Health Security After Covid-19 Lessons The pandemic exposed the fragility of global and regional health systems, prompting Western Pacific countries to adopt amendments to the International Health Regulations and the WHO Pandemic Agreement...

COVID19 exposed the fragility of health systems. WHO in the Western Pacific is calling for strengthened preparedness, resilience & collective action against future health emergencies. Learn more about the amendments to the International Health Regulations & its impact👉🏾 kiripost.com/stories/west...

Hypertension: leading risk factor for premature deaths Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Most people with hypertension feel fine, until they don’t. A stroke that robs someone of speech, a heart attack on the job, or kidney failure seemingly without warning. These are am...

"Silent killer” in the spotlight: WHO in the Western Pacific urges action to prevent and control hypertension, and save millions of lives.
Learn more about the situation, the progress and the opportunities in the region 👉🏽 matangitonga.to/2025/09/29/h...

Rubella elimination verified in Japan, and measles and rubella elimination verified in Pacific island countries and areas The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that the 21 Pacific island countries and areas that are part of the WHO Western Pacific Region have collectively been verified as having eliminated ...

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WHO today announced that 21 Pacific island countries & areas have eliminated measles & rubella. Japan too has achieved rubella elimination after eliminating measles in 2015. Meaningful progress in protecting children & communities!

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In times of health emergencies, every second matters. Rapid access to accurate information & effective tools for those on the front lines are key. Learn about the community of practice for health professionals launched by the WHO office for the Western Pacific Region 👇🏽

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New Zealand Contributes NZ$2 million to WHO to Support PNG's Polio Outbreak Response The World Health Organisation (WHO) acknowledges the generous NZ$2 million contribution from the Government of New Zealand to support Papua New Guinea’s response to the ongoing polio outbreak. This fu...

Parters in health!
Papua New Guinea remains vulnerable to polio resurgence as routine immunization & reaching remote communities is challenging. New Zealand contributed NZ$2M to strengthen immunization, in partnership w/ Australia, Gavi, GPEI & NZ’s Department of Health.
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On World Breastfeeding Week, countries urged to invest in health systems and support breastfeeding mothers Strengthening health systems to support breastfeeding is not just a health imperative, it is a moral and economic imperative. WHO and UNICEF remain committed to supporting countries to build resilient...

Why breastfeed?
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a baby’s health, development, and survival in the earliest stages of life. It acts as their first vaccine, providing protection against diseases including diarrhoea and pneumonia.
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HPV vaccine rollout begins: A life-saving shot for the girls of Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), with the support of development partners and donors, officially launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination Big Catch-up (BC...

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The Solomon Islands officially launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination Big Catch-up (BCU) on 16 July, aimed at protecting girls against cervical cancer, the most common cancer affecting women in the Solomon Islands.

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Preparing Lao PDR’s Emergency Medical Team In times of crisis, Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) play a critical role providing life-saving medical care. Responding to natural disasters, outbreaks and other public health emergencies, EMTs are at ...

Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) are key in providing life-saving medical care. Responding to natural disasters, outbreaks & other public health emergencies. WHO is strengthening the Lao EMT, equipping healthcare workers w/skills & equipment to respond to emergency events.
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WHO Member States had their 1st meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, formalizing next steps on implementing key provisions of the legal instrument to make the world safer from future pandemics.
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WHO launches bold push to raise health taxes and save millions of lives The World Health Organization (WHO) today has launched a major new initiative urging countries to raise real prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035 through health taxes,...

Taxing tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks can reduce consumption & create revenue to reinvest in health care, education & social protection.
WHO launched an initiative urging countries to raise real prices on these products by at least 50% by 2035 through #HealthTaxes

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UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity - ILGA World The UN Human Rights Council voted to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity for 3 more years

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UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation & gender identity!
The only human rights expert within the UN specifically dedicated to addressing violence and discrimination against #LGBT & gender diverse persons.

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Between 1 Jan & 1 July 2025, WHO was notified by Cambodia’s International Health Regulations National Focal Point of 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus. 7 of the 11 cases were reported in June, unusual monthly increase.

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(Gift Article)From inequity to action: Eliminating cervical cancer in the Western Pacific - Academia - The Jakarta Post Across the region, countries are showing it is possible to overcome barriers by adapting innovations to local contexts.

We face a clear choice: accept widening disparities in cervical cancer outcomes or work together to build a future where every woman, no matter who she is or where she lives, has the chance to live a healthy life, free from cervical cancer.
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Viet Nam reported its 1st case of Mpox in Sept 2022. WHO Country Office in Viet Nam has supported the Gvmt to share information on this infectious disease and how people can protect themselves. WHO has designed & delivered messages to people who were most at risk.

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Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak Uganda today declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala.

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Uganda declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala.
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YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO) WHO's Science in 5 - Vaccines: Myths, facts and what WHO says - 24 April 2025

Vaccines save lives.
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WHO calls for revitalized efforts to end malaria On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for revitalized efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.

Despite gains, malaria remains a major public health challenge, with nearly 600k lives lost to the disease in 2023. The African Region is hardest hit. WHO calls for revitalized efforts to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. #healthforall
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WHO Member States conclude negotiations and make significant progress on draft pandemic agreement After more than three years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from pandemics, by forging a draft agreement for consideration at ...

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After more than 3 years of intensive negotiations, WHO Member States took a major step forward in efforts to make the world safer from pandemics, by finalizing a draft agreement for consideration at the World Health Assembly in May 2025!

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Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN agencies warn Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth according to a major new report released today, but United Nations (UN) agencies highlight the threat of major backsliding as ...

Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy & childbirth according to a major new report released today. But UN agencies highlight the threat of major backsliding as unprecedented aid cuts take effect around the world.

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ONE WORLD - Health For All We rise as one for maternal and newborn

Funding cuts are threatening global health progress, including maternal & newborn care.

WHO faces unprecedented financial challenges — but we can rise as one!

Donate to the #OneWorldMovement: bit.ly/3QYjS6L

WHO flash appeal: earthquake response in Myanmar Flash appeal requesting US$ 8 million for the WHO response to the earthquake in Myanmar which occurred in March 2025.

2 earthquakes devastated Myanmar. WHO deployed ~3 tonnes of emergency medical supplies in 24h & is coordinating global Emergency Medical Teams.
WHO needs $8M to deliver life-saving trauma care, prevent disease outbreaks, & restore essential health services.
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New WHO guidance calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems. Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, wit...

Prioritize mental health!
The World Health Organization launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies & systems. Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, with major gaps in access and quality.
Learn more here! 👉🏽 www.who.int/news/item/25...

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In an unprecedented show of unity, over 47M health professionals, patients, advocates, CSOs & individuals signed a call for urgent action to reduce air pollution & to protect people’s health from its devastating impacts.
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YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO) WHO's Science in 5 - Facing the TB crisis (Tuberculosis) - 21 March 2025

Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end tuberculosis (TB).
Watch this 5-min video on TB: youtu.be/WiQmLO-Fk-U
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🚨European Region reports highest number of measles cases in more than 25 years. According to an analysis by WHO & UNICEF, 127 350 measles cases were reported in the region for 2024, double the number in 2023 and the highest since 1997.
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WHO announces new collaborating centre on AI for health governance The World Health Organization (WHO) today designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands as a WHO Collaborating Centre on artificial intelligence (AI) for he...

Artificial Intelligence has potential to re-shape health care, save lives & improve health & well-being. Harnessing its benefits requires collaboration: robust governance, ethical safeguards, & evidence-based policies.
WHO designated a new Collaborating Centre on AI!
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Did you know diseases are being eliminated by countries around the world? In the last 5 years, 44 eliminations have been confirmed by WHO. What does it take to eliminate a disease? How does WHO certify this? Can diseases come back?
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