World Health Organization @WHO.int in the Western #Pacific Region, home to 2.2B people in #Asia & #Oceania. http://www.who.int/westernpacifichttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mv5lhcmf2s2r1 in 4 suicides globally happen in the Western Pacific Region. Many of those who die by #suicide are young people. How can you make a difference? If you are struggling, reach out. If someone you know is struggling, reach out. #OneConversation can save a life. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay10 Sep 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5lhcmf2s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mv4uk7gzks2wWhat if more of the health services children need could reach them at school? In #Vanuatu, communities brought health and education together through School Health Week – using existing strengths to bring services closer to students. Watch the video and see School Health Week in action!10 Sep 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4uk7gzks2whttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3muw3zsvukc26What you can’t see can still harm your health. As wildfires grow more intense and widespread, the air pollution they cause is putting millions at risk; especially children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with preexisting health conditions.07 Sep 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw3zsvukc26https://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mulyhrskls25What can countries do to #PreventSuicide? Join our webinar on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and learn from country experiences on how LIVE LIFE is helping save lives. Save the date! 📅Thursday, 10 September ⌚ 2:00 PM Manila time (GMT+8) ✍️ Register via the QR code or the link in the thread.03 Sep 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulyhrskls25https://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mujpnxkyj22yStronger Pacific health systems are built together. At the 17th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, health leaders & partners came together to share experiences and strengthen collective action for better health across the Pacific. Hear from some of the voices at #PHOH2026.02 Sep 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujpnxkyj22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3muep2advb22mWHO has released US$150 000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (#SEARHEF) to support urgent health and other needs of the communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, one of the worst tragedies in the country in recent times. https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/30-08-2026-who-releases-us150-000-emergency-funds-to-support-nepal-s-flood-response31 Aug 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3muep2advb22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mu52cpejkk2dPapua New Guinea's first Joint External Evaluation (JEE) set priority actions to strengthen the country's capacities, systems, and coordination mechanisms for health security. Read the recommendations here: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/27-08-2026-papua-new-guinea-conducts-its-first-joint-external-evaluation-to-strengthen-health-security28 Aug 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu52cpejkk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mu2ertrbtk2g19th National Influenza Centres Meeting urges Asia-Pacific to strengthen efforts as avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreaks increase. Read more: bit.ly/4zFjVJH https://bit.ly/4zFjVJH27 Aug 2026 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2ertrbtk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mtxzqvt2kk2jSelf-care is also about increasing access to essential health services. When it comes to your sexual and reproductive health, it could mean access to: - HIV self-testing, - Self-testing for pregnancy - and more.26 Aug 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxzqvt2kk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mto5boqle22kCancer risks are rising and the #cancer care gap is growing. But solutions exist.22 Aug 2026 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mto5boqle22khttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mtirbu3evs2oAttacks on health care can disrupt entire health systems. And the impact goes far beyond a single facility or incident. Stop attacks on health care. Protect health care. Ensure accountability for violations. #WorldHumanitarianDay #ActForHumanity20 Aug 2026 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtirbu3evs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mtg57sxubc2sToday is World Humanitarian Day. Often health workers put their duty of care above their own safety. Their loss leaves behind a grieving family, community, and a fragile health system. We repeat. HEALTH IS NEVER A TARGET. Stop attacks on health care!19 Aug 2026 06:48 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtg57sxubc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mtbcqdntxs25🌧️ Rainy days increase the risk of diseases such as #dengue and malaria. Keep your family safe!17 Aug 2026 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbcqdntxs25https://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mt3s7rgrpc2fThe 9th Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health concluded in Cambodia. Parliamentarians from 16 countries adopted the Phnom Penh Communiqué, urging bolder action on universal health coverage, climate resilience and responsible AI in health. 📷National Assembly of Cambodia15 Aug 2026 04:05 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt3s7rgrpc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3msslcprncc2nTogether with high-level officials from the National Assembly, the Senate, and the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia, WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala today opened the Ninth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health in Phnom Penh. #HealthForAll11 Aug 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3msslcprncc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mspspefgq22aAre you passionate about digital communications, multimedia storytelling, content creation, and using communication to improve public health outcomes, this opportunity is for you! WHO in the Western Pacific is recruiting a National Digital Communications Associate: bit.ly/4fLPuJY10 Aug 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspspefgq22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3msi3eqlock2pBreast milk is tailored for your baby and changes throughout the day, with the seasons, as they grow, and to help them fight off illnesses. The first superfood! #WorldBreastfeedingWeek07 Aug 2026 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi3eqlock2phttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3msflflr2k22qIn Malekula, #Vanuatu, pregnant mothers sometimes have to cross a river to reach a health facility. A member of the Vanuatu parliament, Honorable Paul Paolo, represents the Malekula constituency, where he has seen firsthand how the climate crisis is making these journeys even harder.06 Aug 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3msflflr2k22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3msct6xihr223"Do everything you can to have your children protected. They deserve it." In the latest #1MinuteForImmunization, Dr Howard Sobel, WHO Representative in Solomon Islands, shares the message he wants every community to hear about vaccines.05 Aug 2026 05:46 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3msct6xihr223https://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3msab7riwyc2bMany women do not breastfeed as long as they would like. 🤱 This is how to support breastfeeding mothers anytime, everywhere ⬇️ #WorldBreastfeedingWeek04 Aug 2026 05:19 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3msab7riwyc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3ms5xttfhtk2e#Breastfeeding is one of the most cost-effective investments a country can make in its people. Not breastfeeding according to recommendations is estimated to cost the global economy US$339B/year. Join the launch of an updated global investment case for breastfeeding on 4 Aug at 8:00 CEST. Details ⬇️03 Aug 2026 07:26 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5xttfhtk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mryn6jmakc2nInvesting in #breastfeeding means investing in the future. Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life. Let’s strengthen the "Warm Chain of Support" for breastfeeding mums everywhere!01 Aug 2026 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mryn6jmakc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mrvxmki7us2sOne Health recognizes that the health of people, animals & the environment are deeply connected. In New Caledonia, this approach is helping build healthier and more resilient communities. Hear from Claude Gambey, New Caledonia Minister for Health and Social Protection, on One Health in action. 🎥👇31 Jul 2026 03:00 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvxmki7us2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mrqw5v5zjc2cWhen emergencies strike, timely access to medicines & supplies can save lives. WHO shipped more than 2,500 kg of emergency health supplies & diarrhoeal disease kits to the Federated States of Micronesia following Typhoon Sinlaku. Watch the behind-the-scenes video of this latest shipment. 👇🎥29 Jul 2026 02:51 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqw5v5zjc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mrp3nbqdoc2m>100M people in the Western Pacific live w/ #hepatitis B or C – that's more than 1/3 of the 🌏 burden. Many don't know their status. Many who are diagnosed don't receive the care they need. Hepatitis B & C can lead to liver cirrhosis & liver cancer – but they can be prevented, tested & treated.28 Jul 2026 09:24 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp3nbqdoc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mrhdjb67oc2v#VietNam is turning the tide on child drowning! Heroes like Mai Van Chuyen in Dak Lak province are offering free swimming lessons and water safety skills to children in rural communities. #WorldDrowningPreventionDay25 Jul 2026 07:23 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhdjb67oc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mrhawqyln22v300,000 lives – most of them children 💔 That’s the annual toll of drowning worldwide. A preventable tragedy happens every day. Progress shows that change is possible. Now is the time to unite to turn the tide and save more lives from #drowning.25 Jul 2026 06:37 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrhawqyln22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mreukqcy222oWhat does a giant mosquito have to do with saving lives? 🤔🦟  When dengue cases surged in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Ministry of Health and WHO tried something different: a creative awareness campaign designed to grab attention and encourage action.   📷 WHO24 Jul 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mreukqcy222ohttps://bsky.app/profile/whowpro.bsky.social/post/3mrerm36sws2i☀️ Extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate-related hazards globally. Indonesia has launched the KATALIS-HEAT project to strengthen national evidence on the health impacts of extreme heat and support evidence-informed policy and heat-health action. 📷 Syauqi Muhamad Hamzah24 Jul 2026 06:57 +0000at://did:plc:42l32b5ls4dfuymspuhlnvrg/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrerm36sws2i