News releases

Urgent, accelerated efforts needed for universal eye coverage, vision for all: WHO

World Cancer Day: Close the care gap

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Act Now. Act Together. Invest in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Urgently address gaps in leprosy services and accelerate efforts towards zero leprosy infection and disease: WHO

On polio last case anniversary, WHO calls on countries in South-East Asia to accelerate measures to also eliminate measles

International Universal Health Coverage Day: Achieve Health for All through All for Health

World AIDS Day: Equalize to end the AIDS epidemic

Regional Forum for Primary Health Care-Oriented Health Systems launched to strengthen implementation-focused learning and cooperation

Focus on capacity building at WHO’s Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health in Dhaka

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Prevent antimicrobial resistance together

Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Together we can end cervical cancer

World Diabetes Day: Educate today to protect tomorrow

Sustain and prioritize investments in primary healthcare-oriented systems

World Sight Day: Achieve access for all to quality, inclusive and affordable eye care

World Mental Health Day: Make mental health & well-being for all a priority

Unite efforts to reduce premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases: WHO

WHO South-East Asia Region polio-free, accelerated efforts needed in view of increased risks: experts

World Patient Safety Day: Medication without harm

WHO South-East Asia Region commits to inclusive, equitable and resilient health systems

WHO South-East Asia Region roadmap to strengthen emergency preparedness and response