Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control
We support Member States in promoting health, preventing and controlling communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and reducing health risks across the life course through evidence-based policies, health systems strengthening, community empowerment, and multisectoral action.
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24 April 2026
Media release

For every generation, vaccines work – but progress must be protected in the Western Pacific
24 March 2026
Media release

WHO calls for stronger political commitment, more innovation and decentralized care to end TB
14 November 2025
News release

25 Years Polio-Free: Western Pacific Countries Renew Commitment to Polio Eradication
29 October 2025
News release

Alcohol Leaves a Mark: WHO calls for collective action to expose alcohol harms and support stronger regulation

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28 May 2026

Helping Filipinos make healthier food choices through front-of-pack labelling
28 May 2026

Sustaining gains in vaccine-preventable diseases: WHO supports review of Mongolia’s national immunization programme
5 May 2026

Why trauma-informed counselling matters in Cambodia’s health system
5 May 2026

WHO QualityRights training now available in Bahasa Malaysia

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Publications

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WHO Technical Advisory Group on candidate vaccine prioritization: meeting report, 19 and 25 May 2026
28 May 2026

WHO Technical Advisory Group on candidate vaccine prioritization: meeting report, 19 and 25 May 2026

This meeting report summarizes the deliberations and recommendations of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Candidate Vaccine Prioritization (TAG-CVP)...

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WHO emergency guidance on the use of licensed Ebola virus vaccine during Bundibugyo virus disease outbreaks, 28 May 2026
28 May 2026

WHO emergency guidance on the use of licensed Ebola virus vaccine during Bundibugyo virus disease outbreaks,...

This emergency guidance document outlines the World Health Organization (WHO) position on the use of the licensed Ebola virus vaccine Ervebo® during...

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WHO guidance for mass gathering events attended by individuals from areas with documented Bundibugyo virus detection, May 2026
28 May 2026

WHO guidance for mass gathering events attended by individuals from areas with documented Bundibugyo...

This WHO guidance provides updated recommendations for the planning and management of mass gathering events attended by individuals from areas with documented...

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WHO practical manual on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care
26 May 2026

WHO practical manual on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care

The global burden of acute bacterial meningitis remains high, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and resource-limited settings. Following...

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27 April 2026

Routine immunization in Samoa
20 March 2026

Oral health questions answered by WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala
14 October 2025

Advancing oral health towards universal health coverage
14 October 2025

Accelerating alcohol control action

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