World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day

The Western Pacific Region is home to almost 1.9 billion people across 37 countries and areas.

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

 

For the future

For the future

A five year vision
for delivering better health
in the Western Pacific Region


Regional priorities 2020-25

In line with the regional vision "For the Future", four priorities must be addressed to reach our goal of making the Western Pacific the safest and healthiest region.


Publications

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Nudging populations towards healthier eating behaviours: an innovative case study on salt reduction in China

To address the health challenges brought about by the changing food environment and high salt intake, WHO China, jointly with the National Institute for...

Singapore: a primary health care case study in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

This case study examines primary health care (PHC) in Singapore to inform future policy and practice, incorporating lessons learned during the COVID-19...

Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

Covering the period from July 2022 to June 2023, this Report highlights how WHO in the Western Pacific Region has worked to turn the hard lessons of the...

Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a primary health care case study in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic Ministry of Health (MoH) has overseen the development of an extensive network of health services from the...