Division of Health Systems and Services

We support Member States in building resilient, sustainable, and people-centred health systems that deliver quality services and essential medicines without financial hardship.

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Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

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Regional action framework for health financing to achieve universal health coverage and sustainable development in the Western Pacific

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28 September 2026

Departmental update

Strengthening regulatory review of biosimilars to help more patients access affordable, quality, safe and efficacious treatment

13 August 2026

Media release

Asia-Pacific parliamentarians urge bolder action for universal health coverage, climate resilience and responsible AI

7 August 2026

Departmental update

Strengthening the workforce to deliver essential public health functions in the Western Pacific

24 January 2026

Statement

WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States

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26 February 2026

Regional Director’s return to Samoa centres on science and collaboration for health

22 December 2025

Steering the canoe forward: WHO Regional Director’s visit elevates FSM Office and health partnerships

7 August 2024

Bridging the Gap - CONNECT Update: August 2024

26 August 2025

Health at the doorstep: Integrated Primary Care transforms health in Plantungan

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WHO Academy quality standards: leading lifelong learning for a healthier world

The WHO Academy serves as a transformative force in global health education, dedicated to empowering health professionals, policymakers, and public health...

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The Philippines–WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2025–2028 defines the strategic priorities guiding collaboration between the World Health...

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The Report of the Regional Director: The work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2025 − 30 June 2026, highlights progress achieved through...

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This issue of WHO Drug Information presents Recommended International Nonproprietary Names (INN) List No. 96 for pharmaceutical substances. The names have...

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