WHO / Yoshi Shimizu
A WHO field staff talks to a woman fetching water from a water catchment tank in Kiribati.
A WHO field staff talks to a woman fetching water from a water catchment tank in Kiribati.
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Patient engagement: Elevating the voices of patients and families for safer care
WHO/J. Terauchi
Hisashi became an advocate for patient safety after he and his wife lost their child when a drug was administered by the hospital during labour.
Hisashi became an advocate for patient safety after he and his wife lost their child when a drug was administered by the hospital during labour.
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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
For the future
A five year vision
for delivering better health
in the Western Pacific Region
Regional priorities 2020-25
In line with the regional vision "For the Future", four priorities must be addressed to reach our goal of making the Western Pacific the safest and healthiest region.
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26 March 2024
Regional action framework on communication for health: a vision for using communication to improve public...
Strategic communication is at the heart of public health and more important than ever in the digital age. Using communication strategically requires expertise,...
Food inspection is crucial for ensuring food safety, using risk-based approaches to target high-risk products and businesses. This guidance aids national...
7 February 2024
Guidance on establishing national and local AMR surveillance systems in the Western Pacific Region
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is impacting our health, economies and development. Up to 5.2 million people may die because of resistant bacterial...
7 February 2024
Regional health innovation strategy for the Western Pacific
The Regional Health Innovation Strategy for the Western Pacific outlines a vision and recommends key actions for governments to leverage health innovations...
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