Seventy-fifth session of the Regional Committee

Seventy-fifth session of the Regional Committee

The Western Pacific Region is home to almost 1.9 billion people across 37 countries and areas.

WHO is working with governments and partners across the Western Pacific to make this the healthiest and safest Region.

 

Regional Director's Report

Regional Director's Report

The work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024

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A girl stands in front of her house near a vaccination site in Dak Som Commune in Dak Nong, Viet Nam during a January 2024 vaccination outreach programme.
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In brief: priority food allergens

For some people, certain foods may trigger an allergic reaction - a medical condition where their immune system mistakenly responds as it would to a danger....

Elimination of human 
onchocerciasis: progress 
report, 2023–2024

Onchocerciasis, more commonly known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. The disease...

Patient navigation for early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: technical brief

The Global Breast Cancer Initiative aims to address disparities in access to care to reduce mortality rates globally. Patient navigation is an evidence-based...

Estimating the impact of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use: technical report

This report provides an in-depth evaluation of the potential role of vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It outlines the importance of...