Through the Japan–Solomon Islands Malaria Reduction Project the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Japan & @who.int are using digital surveillance, better care for Plasmodium vivax cases, targeted spraying and local research to get closer to eliminating #malaria: tinyurl.com/8x245nwk

Momentum is building. With the first regional #OralHealth plan in place, WHO in the Western Pacific is rallying countries to strengthen primary health care, expand workforce capacity, and put in place policies that protect every healthy smile. 😁🌏 📷Ministry of Health, Tonga

An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released by @who.int. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to quality health care: tinyurl.com/49ew59vz

Across classrooms and communities, schools in #Vanuatu are promoting health and preventing violence: tinyurl.com/aecruerz

Antimicrobial resistance - #AMR - is no longer a ‘silent pandemic.’ It's reversing decades of progress in safeguarding health in Asia-Pacific. Drug-resistant infections are making common illnesses harder and more expensive to treat, including #tuberculosis, one of the world’s leading killers.

Women’s health encompasses far more than pregnancy or childbirth. It spans the full life course and is shaped by social, economic, and environmental conditions. #ForAllWomenAndGirls #WomensDay

Today is #WorldHearingDay! The Western Pacific has the highest prevalence of hearing loss globally  🌏   affecting 19.5 million children aged 5-19 years in the region.   The majority of cases of childhood hearing loss stem from preventable causes.   Early diagnosis and care are key. 🔑

WHO Regional Director Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala visited #Samoa for a three-day mission focused on Pacific-led science and collaboration. The visit included engagements with national leaders and partners, and discussions on strengthening health and well-being across Samoa. 📷 WHO / Faizza Tanggol

In a world being reshaped by threats from an increasingly changing climate, the prevalence of zoonotic diseases, and the frequency of man-made and natural disasters, the need for countries to be adequately prepared and ready to respond to health emergencies is even more important. bit.ly/4aNzuTM

At least 95% measles vaccine coverage is needed in all communities to prevent #measles and stop outbreaks. The only way to prevent measles? Two doses of measles vaccine. Let’s close the gap and keep measles away!

Fiji 🇫🇯 strengthens its response to the escalating #HIV epidemic through evidence-based harm reduction. 📊 Evidence gathered from a rapid assessment highlighted unsafe injecting drug use is a major driver of transmission and exposes urgent gaps in access to prevention and stigma-free care.

This Lunar New Year, #CelebrateSafely by choosing practices that invite good health and wellbeing for everyone. Swipe through to see which healthy habits score the highest! (1/2)

Wishing all who celebrate a healthy, safe and prosperous #LunarNewYear! May the year ahead be filled with success, joy and #HealthForAll!

This festive season, celebrate safely by following these tips to help protect yourself and your loved ones from #COVID19, #flu, #measles or other respiratory illnesses. 🧵 #LunarNewYear #Ramadan

Meet Bong Masseng! A member of Vanuatu's #emergency medical assistance team (#VanMAT), who shares his recent experience mastering emergency response logistics in a WHO-led training.

The @who.int guideline on the prevention of female genital mutilation and clinical management of complications provides evidence-based strategies to support health workers & policymakers in ending FGM: bit.ly/4rraAQA #EndFGM

Reduce your risk of cancer: 🚭Don't use tobacco & alcohol 🏃🏽‍♂️Exercise regularly & stay within a healthy weight 🥗Eat a varied, healthy diet 🕶Limit UV exposure 💋Practice safe sex 💉Get vaccinated against hepatitis B, HPV & other cancer causing infections #WorldCancerDay

All #cancer journeys are different. While experiences differ, early detection and screening, timely access to treatment, survivorship and palliative care should be accessible to all. 4 February is #WorldCancerDay.

14 countries and areas in the Western Pacific have eliminated diseases like trachoma and lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. Many others are moving closer to reaching elimination status. #WorldNeglectedTropicalDiseasesDay #BeatNTDs

WHO has just released a ✨new✨ global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments. Get the guideline here: www.who.int/news/item/27... Photo: © WHO / Tom Vierus

There are many ways to reduce your risk of developing #dementia: 🏃‍♂️ Exercise 🚭 Don’t smoke 🍺 Avoid alcohol use ⚖️ Manage your weight 🍐 Eat a healthy diet 🧠 Keep your mind active ✅ Ensure your blood pressure, cholesterol & blood sugar levels are optimal.

Safe, inclusive public spaces are essential for children’s health, learning and social connection. Yet access is shrinking: only 44% of urban residents live near open public space. Cities can change this. Learn more: www.who.int/publications...

WHO has renewed its commitment to a leprosy-free world ahead of #WorldLeprosyDay! WHO has supplied Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) to countries free of cost since 1995 through a partnership with Novartis. The latest extension makes a provision for continued MDT and single dose treatments after exposure.

Know the symptoms of #AvianInfluenza. Remember to self-isolate if you are having symptoms of influenza and seek advice from a professional.

Road deaths are PREVENTABLE when countries put people & safety first: ✅ Ensuring a safe, efficient & sustainable mix of transport types, including mass public transport ✅ Protecting the safety of pedestrians, cyclists & other vulnerable road users

🧠 Mental health support matters in every step of the fertility journey. Look for help when you need it. #HealthForAll #HopefulFutures

#Measles can be fatal. Do you know the symptoms? 🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body 🔴 Fever 🔴 Cough 🔴 Red and watery eyes 🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

Most people recover from fever & other #flu symptoms within a week w/out needing medical attention. However, the flu can cause severe illness or death, especially in people at high risk. If your flu is not getting better, see your health provider as soon as you can. #KeepFluAway

💓Move. 💃🏻Your. 🏃🏻‍♂️Body. It doesn’t matter how you move or how fit you are. When it comes to your health and wellbeing, every move counts. #BeActive!

✅2025: Healthier lives! WHO’s World Health Statistics 2025 report says 1.4B more people now enjoy healthier lives because of reduced tobacco use, cleaner air, and better water and sanitation. HIV and tuberculosis rates are falling and fewer people need treatment from neglected tropical diseases.

#CervicalCancer can be cured if detected & treated early. Women should see a health care provider if they notice: 🩸Unusual bleeding 👃Increased/foul-smelling vaginal discharge ⚡️Persistent pain in the back, legs or pelvis 😵‍💫Weight loss, fatigue & appetite loss ⚡️Vaginal discomfort 🦵Swelling in the legs

Happy holidays from WHO in the Western Pacific to you and your loved ones! #HealthyHolidays

Travelling this #HolidaySeason? Wear a mask when in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces, especially if you are in a risk group. #HealthyHolidays

Sleigh this #HolidaySeason safely! ✨ Whether you're dashing through the snow or heading to festivities, never drink and drive. More road safety tips: ✅Stay within the speed limit ✅Wear helmets and seatbelts ✅Stay focused. No distracted driving #HealthyHolidays #AlcoholLeavesAMark

#CelebrateSafely this holiday season. Remember the five Fs to #StaySafe from diarrhoeal diseases: 1️⃣ Fluids - use safe water 2️⃣ Food - prepare and store food safely 3️⃣ Fingers - wash hands 4️⃣ Fomites - keep surfaces clean 5️⃣ Flies - keep pests away

Did you know that WHO’s #TraditionalMedicine (TM) programme began in 1976? Today, WHO’s work responds to a growing global need for evidence & data that can ensure the safe, effective, and fair integration of TM into national health care systems.

Is #TraditionalMedicine (TM) a well-established practice in your community? Safe, evidence-based TM can help achieve universal health coverage.

Every WHO region has made strides in expanding health service coverage. But only three regions including the Western Pacific managed to ease the financial strain on families. Today, 1.6 billion people are pushed deeper into poverty due to health expenses. #UHCday

16-year old Siv Mey, a deaf student in #Cambodia, received her first pair of glasses thanks to an inclusive eye consultation and financial support from a local NGO. Her story is a powerful reminder that Universal Health Coverage must include persons with disabilities. #DisabilityDay

New WHO data shows violence against women and girls remains alarmingly widespread. Nearly 1 in 3 women globally have faced intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetime — a figure that has barely changed since 2000. ➡️ bit.ly/3M46heI

#AntimicrobialResistance is a global health crisis that requires collective action 💪 Everyone has a role to play in keeping us all safe and helping #StopDrugResistance - whether you’re a health worker, farmer, government worker, or individual advocate. #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek

It's World #CervicalCancer Elimination Day. Cervical cancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if: 9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated 7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened 9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment

#MentalHealth should be part of every response – before, during and after a crisis. 📷 WHO / Monika Mey

Today is #WorldPrematurityDay 💜 Globally, 1 in 10 babies is born too soon – before 37 weeks of pregnancy - and complications relating to prematurity are the leading cause of child deaths.

"Sustaining #polio-free status in the Region must remain a central pillar, requiring strong leadership, vigilant surveillance systems, and continued commitment with a comprehensive and ongoing strategy." - Dr Huong Thi Giang Tran, WHO Western Pacific

Ending #polio isn’t just a goal, it’s a promise to children everywhere. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to #EndPolio. 👇

Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: 25 years since the Western Pacific Region was declared free of indigenous wild poliovirus. 👏👏👏

It's #OneHealthDay. To protect our health, we must also protect the health of animals, plants and the environment. The #OneHealth approach brings us all to work together for a healthier world. One Health helps address crucial health issues of our time. It is a lifestyle, a way of living.

If you don’t end up ghosted this #Halloween, remember to: 🔹Practice #SafeSex 🔹Use condoms 🔹Look after your sexual health

Watch out for low-flying bats this #Halloween and keep safe on the road! #RoadSafety tips: ✅Stay within the speed limit. ✅Wear helmets and seatbelts. ✅Stay focused. ❌No distracted driving. ❌Do not drink and drive. #AlcoholLeavesAMark