WHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies and crisis settings
Thailand Takes Action to Combat Drowsy Driving: A Silent Threat to Road Safety
Launch of "Taking a strategic approach to urban health: a guide for decision-makers"
Mind Over Matter: Making Mental Health A Priority
Advancing Thailand–WHO Collaboration to Address Health Priorities in a New Context
WHO Highlights Importance of Medical Preparedness for Mass Gatherings
WHO position on Tobacco Control and Harm Reduction
SEAPAC 2025: Southeast Asia Unites for Active, Healthier Lives
Nipah Virus Infection in Focus: Expert Perspectives from a WHO SEARO Webinar
World Cancer Day
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally and continues to cause immense suffering for individuals and families. In the WHO South-East Asia Region, 2022 alone reco ...
Influenza Chintan Shivir 2025: Strengthening Interministerial and Intersectoral Convergence for Influenza Preparedness in India.
World Leprosy Day
The World Leprosy Day this year draws attention to “Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma.” While the medical burden is diminishing, the social consequence of leprosy re ...
One in two people facing cataract blindness need access to life-changing surgery
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight‑restoring surgery – on ...
WHO’s Executive Board reviews progress on Immunization Agenda 2030
During the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board, 36 Member States, including delegations from each of the WHO regions, and 11 non-State actors acknowledged the continued releva ...
KAS–UNITE parliamentary dialogue with WHO advances women’s health and global health cooperation
WHO welcomed a delegation of parliamentarians to its headquarters in Geneva on 20 January 2026 for a high-level dialogue on advancing women’s health, strengthening sexual and repro ...
Update on the 20th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA)
Expanding rehabilitation access in Tajikistan
Breaking barriers for pregnant women with disabilities: A case study on inclusive maternal care in Tanzania
Noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian settings
“PRET” for future pandemics? Countries in WHO’s South-East Asia Region outline steps to update respiratory pandemic plans
