WHO and UNICEF work to save 50 000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region
MANILA, 12 May 2014 – The World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund have released the Action Plan for Healthy Newborn Infants in the Western Pacific Region (2014–2020), a pioneering document that presents crucial interventions focusing on the first three days of life. “We have a bold yet simple plan that can provide a healthy start for every newborn infant. Let us continue to work together to make a real difference in the lives of women and children in the Western Pacific Region,” said Dr Shin Young-soo, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific.
Western Pacific Region reviews implementation of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
NADI, Fiji, 30 April 2014 – Twenty-five countries in the Western Pacific Region came together to promote the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in the Region. The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Health, Fiji in Nadi, and organized by the Convention Secretariat of the WHO FCTC in cooperation with the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific and WHO Division of Pacific Technical Support.
WHO’s report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health
GENEVA, 30 April 2014 – A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO)—the first such report to look at antibiotic resistance globally—reveals that this serious threat is no longer a worry for the future: it is happening now in every region of the world. Antibiotic resistance—when bacteria change so antibiotics no longer work to treat infections—is now a major threat to public health, with the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country.
Statement by Dr Shin Young-soo WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific for World Malaria Day
MANILA, 25 April 2014 – Today on World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region celebrates more than a decade of significant progress in the fight against malaria. Since 2000, most malaria-endemic countries in the Region reduced their malaria burden by 75%, in line with global goals.
- WHO and UNICEF work to save 50 000 newborn babies each year in the Western Pacific Region
- Western Pacific Region reviews implementation of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
- WHO’s report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious, worldwide threat to public health
- Statement by Dr Shin Young-soo WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific for World Malaria Day
Occupational health
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Facts on occupational health Occupational health deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards.
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Q&A; work-related stress A healthy working environment means the absence of harmful conditions and an abundance of health-promoting ones. Know what there is to know about work-related stress.
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Five keys to healthy workplaces WHO considers workplace health programmes as one of the best-buy options for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and for mental health.
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Environmental and occupational health and cancer Globally, 19% of all cancers are estimated to be attributable to the environment, including work settings.
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Recommendations for occupational health and safety after disasters Public health and environmental health risks for injury and illness increase following natural disasters.
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Workers’ health: global plan of action The plan deals with all aspects of workers’ health, underpinned by certain common principles.
WHO Highlights
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3 April 2014
WHO China has joined Weibo
BEIJING – WHO China has launched its own microblog on Sina Weibo, Dr Bernhard Schwartländer, WHO Representative in China announced today. "WHO is very excited about joining China's thriving Weibo community," Dr Schwartländer said.
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7 March 2014
Cambodia reports 6th human case this year of H5N1 avian influenza
PHNOM PENH – The case, a 6-year-old boy who died of his illness, brings to 53 the number of confirmed H5N1 human cases in Cambodia since 2005.
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March 2014
WHO opens public consultation on draft sugars guideline
GENEVA – WHO is launching a public consultation on its draft guideline on sugars intake. When finalized, the guideline will provide countries with recommendations on limiting the consumption of sugars to reduce public health problems like obesity and dental caries (commonly referred to as tooth decay).