News releases

Polio networks bolster pandemic response in WHO South-East Asia Region

Need to continue extreme caution against COVID-19: WHO

Handwashing an effective tool to prevent COVID-19, other diseases

World Mental Health Day

Collectively strengthen pandemic response; plan for COVID-19 vaccination: WHO

UN International Day of Older Persons

Asia Pacific Health and Finance Ministers Commit to Building Stronger Health Systems

Myanmar eliminates trachoma: WHO

Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region sign declaration to fight COVID-19 as ONE

Health leaders call for greater investments in health; continued efforts and solidarity to combat pandemic in WHO South-East Asia Region

Pandemic, essential health services to predominate discussions as Health Ministers of WHO South-East Asia Region meet this week

World breastfeeding week 2020: Focus on access to skilled support

Maintain essential health services during COVID-19 response: WHO

Maldives, Sri Lanka eliminate measles and rubella, ahead of 2023 target

Mental health, suicide prevention needs greater attention during pandemic: WHO

India elected chair of WHO’s Executive Board

Local epidemiology should guide focused action in ‘new normal’ COVID-19 world

Promote hand hygiene to save lives and combat COVID-19

WHO convenes manufacturers, regulatory authorities meet on COVID-19 vaccines

WHO condoles death of staff in Myanmar, condemns targeting of health workers involved in COVID19 response