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11 June 2026

Thailand strengthens readiness for all-hazards emergencies through M-MEX 2026

1 June 2026

Ministry of Public Health, WHO Thailand and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Thailand launch initiative to strengthen Thailand’s public health workforce

19 May 2026

News release

WHO South-East Asia Region Invites Nominations for 2026 Public Health Champion Award

8 May 2026

Highlights

Why Clinically Validated BP Devices Matter for Hypertension Control - Webinar Series

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9 June 2026

Strengthening Risk Assessment of Health Emergencies in Thailand

3 June 2026

Thailand’s leadership in tobacco control recognized on World No Tobacco Day 2026

20 May 2026

Strengthening Health Workforce Governance in Thailand through Digital Integration

27 April 2026

Five tips for preparing children for vaccination

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23 June 2026

News release

WHO and Member States Advance Regional Health Emergency Workforce Readiness in South-East Asia

WHO and Member States in the South-East Asia Region today began a three-day workshop to strengthen leadership, surge capacity and workforce readiness, helping countries better prep ...

22 June 2026

Departmental update

Orientation Programme for Members of National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups of WHO South-East Asia Region

The three-day Orientation Programme for NITAG members, from 16-18 June 2026, organized by Public Health Foundation of India in collaboration with Asian Development Bank and technic ...

20 June 2026

Statement

International Day of Yoga 2026

Yoga is among the world’s oldest and most enduring practices for human health and wellbeing. It is a holistic discipline that integrates physical activity, breath regulation, mindf ...

14 June 2026

Statement

World Blood Donor Day 2026

Blood transfusion is a cornerstone of effective health care and emergency response. While more than 120 million blood donations are collected worldwide each year, most low-income a ...

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23 June 2026

Departmental update

HIIP continues to broaden its global footprint with new country partnerships

The Health Impact Investment Platform (HIIP) Steering Committee has approved new technical assistance proposals for Angola and Tajikistan, marking an important milestone as the Pla ...

23 June 2026

Departmental update

African countries convene to prepare for future rollout of new TB vaccines for adults and adolescents

Ministry of health officials from Kenya, Malawi and Zambia joined more than 80 tuberculosis (TB) vaccine stakeholders, including TB survivors and representatives from civil society ...

23 June 2026

News release

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

23 June 2026

Departmental update

WHO advances global harmonization of herbal medicine standards through expert meeting on the development of international herbal pharmacopoeia

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17 February 2025

Expanding rehabilitation access in Tajikistan

3 December 2024

Breaking barriers for pregnant women with disabilities: A case study on inclusive maternal care in Tanzania

2 October 2024

Noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian settings

13 December 2023

“PRET” for future pandemics? Countries in WHO’s South-East Asia Region outline steps to update respiratory pandemic plans