PNG launches Hepatitis B vaccination for its health care workers
To protect health care workers from the consequences of occupational exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV), the world’s second most potent carcinogen, the National Department of Health of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and partners including WHO and AusAID launched a health care worker vaccination programme on 19 February 2013.
Western Pacific Region nearing 2012 milestone in hepatitis B control
The World Health Organization (WHO) is optimistic the Western Pacific Region will reach its milestone of reducing the prevalence of hepatitis B infection to less than 2% among children of at least 5 years of age by 2012.
Celebrating World Hepatitis Day in the Western Pacific Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region marked this year’s World Hepatitis Day (28 July 2012) by celebrating the remarkable achievements in fighting hepatitis B while pledging to expand efforts to control the other hepatitis viruses.
A shot at stopping a virus - the Hepatitis B birth dose
A neonatologist’s perspective on translating vaccination policy into the practice of providing essential newborn care.
News and features
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PNG launches Hepatitis B vaccination for its health care workers
5 March 2013 -
Landmark collaboration measures the impact of two successful public health interventions in Wallis and Futuna
31 January 2013 -
Western Pacific Region nearing 2012 milestone in hepatitis B control
27 September 2012 -
Celebrating World Hepatitis Day in the Western Pacific Region
5 August 2012
Press releases
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Western Pacific Region nearing 2012 milestone in hepatitis B control
27 September 2012 -
WHO vows to knock down hepatitis B
27 July 2011
