World Tuberculosis Day - 24 March

World Tuberculosis Day - 24 March

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A health worker analyzes the result of a patient’s chest x-ray during a cluster operation in Kep Province as a part of Cambodia’s third national TB Prevalence Survey.
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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.

 

For the future

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.


Publications

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Risk-based food inspection system: practical guidance for national authorities

Food inspection is crucial for ensuring food safety, using risk-based approaches to target high-risk products and businesses. This guidance aids national...

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...

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...

Situation analysis of well-child care in Mongolia: country report 2022

This well-child care (‎WCC)‎ scoping review aimed to review the existing policies, strategies and programmes for identifying gaps and developing...