Safe blood and blood products are crucial for saving mothers’ lives in most critical moments during childbirth and pregnancy
WHO calls on governments to raise tobacco taxes
WHO and UNICEF work to save 50 000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region
WHO’s report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health
Western Pacific Region reviews implementation of WHO FCTC
Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk
EU renews support for WHO’s Universal Health Coverage Partnership
Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - September 2025
WHO publishes new R&D landscape analyses highlighting gaps and inequities in cancer research
Amended International Health Regulations enter into force
WHO publishes full national policy guidance to support equitable access to controlled medicines
Countries making unprecedented efforts, but billions still lack basic services in health care facilities - WHO/UNICEF new report warns
WHO urges cost effective solutions on NCDs and mental health amidst slowing progress
