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The Western Pacific Region is home to almost 2.2 billion people across 38 countries and areas.

WHO is working with governments and partners across the Western Pacific to make this the healthiest and safest Region.

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Regional Director

Report of the Regional Director
1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025

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Building climate-resilient health systems

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Health in immigration detention: evidence brief for policy and practice

Immigration detention poses significant risks to health and well-being, yet its use is increasing globally. Migrants, asylum seekers and other noncitizens...

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Guide to creating urban public SPACES for children

Public spaces to play are important to children's health and development and are a core right. Yet with increasing urbanization, access to public spaces...

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Outcomes of the Special Event of the Pacific Health Ministers on the Healthy Islands Vision, Yanuca Island, Fiji, 25 October 2025

The Special Event of the Pacific Health Ministers on the Healthy Islands Vision brought together health leaders from across the Pacific, with support from...

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The SEAHEARTS 2030 Monitoring Framework comprises indicator definitions and measurement criteria for each of the five SEAHEARTS Milestones 2030. The indicator...

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