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

#BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women in Samoa. Unfortunately, many women are diagnosed late, but early detection can save lives. Here are 5️⃣ things every woman in Samoa should know about breast cancer 👇 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth www.who.int/westernpacif...

From cancer to crashes to violence – alcohol harms reach far beyond the glass. Watch and share. #RegulateAlcoholNow #AlcoholLeavesAMark

Respiratory viruses, including #flu, are on the rise in northern hemisphere countries in the Western Pacific. Take protective measures to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Learn more in our latest epidemiological update: bit.ly/4o6bVew

It's #WorldFoodDay! Here are some nutrition tips to guide your daily food choices and help prevent noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. #BeatNCDs

It’s #GlobalHandwashingDay! Clean hands save lives. Let’s all remember the key moments for washing our hands! ✋ Help protect yourself and others from getting sick by washing your hands with soap and running water for at least 40-60 seconds, or using alcohol-based hand rub.

🚫 80 million women & girls in Asia have already suffered. Health workers must say NO to this harmful practice. Read joint statement by @unfpa.org, @who.int and partners at #FIGO2025 urging collective action to end the medicalization of female genital mutilation 👉 bit.ly/42ytZFn #EndFGM #DoNoHarm

Across the Western Pacific Region & globally, #ClimateChange is no longer a distant worry - it’s an everyday emergency threatening lives and health. The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is a reminder that building climate resilience, including in health systems, saves lives. #DRRday

Know what to do after an earthquake to protect your health and support others. #BePrepared #StaySafe

How do you take care of your #MentalHealth after a breast cancer diagnosis? 💟Seek professional help 💟Stay committed to completing your treatment plan 💟Practice stress management techniques 💟Focus on a balanced diet that supports your needs 💟Build a support network 💟Stay physically active if possible

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we shine a light on mental health in humanitarian crises. When homes are lost & families separated, recovery must include #MentalHealth care. Let’s ensure support is part of every response—before, during & after crisis http://bit.ly/3KBMUcp

Are you struggling to cope after a crisis? You’re not alone. After a disaster, it’s normal to feel: 😟Anxious or sad 😠Irritable or angry 💔Grief over loved ones 🏚️ Distress over loss of home or income #MentalHealthMatters

It's #WorldSightDay Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches. DO take breaks! Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes: 🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes 📏 Look at an object 20 feet away 🕓 For 20 seconds

⚕️ Medicalization of female genital mutilation betrays the trust placed in health workers. It is always harmful. We stand united to end it. Read joint call to action from @unfpa.org and partners at #FIGO2025 👉 bit.ly/42ytZFn #EndFGM #DoNoHarm

#Fiji is the place to watch. #RCM76 lands there this October! From 20 to 24 October 2025, health leaders from across Asia and the Pacific will converge in Nadi to tackle challenges that touch 2.3 billion people across 38 countries.