World Health Organization Western Pacific Region

15/07/2025

When countries detect a public health event ⚠️...

National Focal Points designated by each country under the International Health Regulations (IHR) facilitate information sharing ℹ️

National Focal Points (NFPs):

📩 Notify the World Health Organization (WHO) of relevant health events on behalf of their country
💬 Liaise with WHO for event-related communication and information-sharing
📣 Disseminate WHO recommendations to relevant parties

WHO strengthens and tests capacities through various training and simulation exercises ( ) — bringing together experts from across sectors to test preparedness and response.

Read how we're enabling emergency readiness across the Western Pacific Region 🌏 via the link in comments 👇

15/07/2025

From climate shocks to pandemics, resilient health facilities are the frontline of protection. 🌪️🏥🌊

At a recent WHO workshop in Malaysia, experts across various backgrounds came together to streamline tools that help assess and strengthen health facility resilience 🌏.

🔗 Read http://bit.ly/4eTvYt2 to find out how countries are working together to protect health workers, patients and communities — now and for the future.

14/07/2025

An unvaccinated child is at higher risk of catching and losing the chance of a healthy life.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.

Make sure your child’s measles vaccination is up to date.

14/07/2025

is rising among adults and children in Brunei Darussalam 🇧🇳. With targeted policies, improved health services, and community engagement, the country is taking a stand to turn the tide and put health first for every generation.

Learn more 👇

The rising rates of obesity in Brunei Darussalam among adults and children, have prompted urgent action. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach, the nation has joined the World Health Organization (WHO) acceleration plan to stop obesity. This plan aims to address the obesity epidemic thro...

14/07/2025

While majority of cases are mild or show no symptoms, it can lead to severe, life-threatening complications.

Protecting yourself and your community is more important than ever:

✔️ Know the symptoms
✔️ Seek medical help
✔️ Take steps to prevent mosquito bites
✔️ Learn how dengue spreads and how to stop it

13/07/2025

Regina Marie Montañano Peralta, a copywriter from the Philippines🇵🇭, recalls accompanying her mom for blood transfusions. “During mommy’s five-year battle with cancer, she also struggled with anemia. The blood transfusions she received made chemo possible and extended her time with us.”

and give someone the gift of hope.

12/07/2025

Benny, a Chinese-Indonesian, experienced his loneliest years during adolescence when he was at the receiving end of racist bullying and discrimination. In 2013, he founded an organization in Indonesia 🇮🇩 on su***de prevention and youth mental health promotion.

▶️ Watch how he turned his experience into action through the link in the comments 👇

12/07/2025

Today, 12 July, we celebrate the International for the first time.

We recognize Kiribati 🇰🇮 for shining a light on this critical matter as they led this historical resolution adopted by the UN on 4 March 2025.

Like many Pacific Island nations across the Region, Kiribati is at the front lines of climate change—facing multiple threats from rising sea levels and extreme weather events—and its compounding impact on health and mental wellness.

Now, more than ever, hope that is backed by science is necessary: to heal, to inspire, and to rebuild.

Let’s all choose hope. ✨

11/07/2025

In our interconnected world, health emergencies are arriving faster than before - from emerging infectious diseases to impacts.

The International Health Regulations (IHR), agreed upon by World Health Organization (WHO) Member States, provide an overarching legal framework defining countries’ rights and obligations in handling public health events and emergencies with potential to cross borders.

Learn more about the amendments to counter the misinformation out there.

It’s quite simple. The IHR are owned by countries and implemented by countries. Get the facts ➡️ bit.ly/46BHs1X

11/07/2025

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10/07/2025

Mass media works. Plain packaging works. But progress on health warning policies has stalled.

Let’s bring the message home—louder, clearer and stronger.

10/07/2025

This month, launched a nationwide immunization campaign to protect children against measles, a highly contagious but preventable disease.

No child should suffer from a disease we can prevent. Make sure your child is protected. Get them vaccinated against .