The WHO is sounding a stark warning: governments must act now-adopting science-driven policies and a stronger One Health approach-because interconnected threats to people, animals and the environment are evolving at breakneck speed
At the WHO South‑East Asia regional meeting on eye health, health leaders from 11 countries joined forces, pledging a bold, united drive to widen access to quality eye care and end preventable vision loss across the region
Health ministers and senior officials are gathering at the Seventy-ninth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South‑East Asia to celebrate recent health gains, chart bold new priorities and strengthen coordinated regional disease‑control efforts
Across the Asia‑Pacific, health systems are being pushed to the brink: climate change is unleashing new waves of disease just as AI rapidly reshapes care delivery – a double burden that exposes urgent gaps in capacity, equity and long‑term resilience
Next week, health ministers from WHO’s South-East Asia Region will gather to fast-track progress on critical health priorities: strengthening systems, closing equity gaps, and deepening regional cooperation – all to better protect and improve the health of millions
UNICEF is adding a strong mental health and well‑being focus to the continuum of care across Europe and Central Asia, working to weave psychosocial support into health, education and social services so every child and family gets the support they need
As Southeast Asia’s health systems buckle under surging demand, Vietnam is leaning into self-care to ease the strain. By prioritizing prevention, embracing digital tools and strengthening community-based support, policymakers and patients are actively reshaping how care reaches people
A new study in Scientific Reports uncovers a troubling blind spot: Central Asia’s climate adaptation policies largely ignore mental health impacts, leaving trauma unaddressed and undermining the region’s resilience to future shocks
The science to eliminate cervical cancer exists – but the World Economic Forum warns that across the Asia-Pacific many countries still struggle to deliver life‑saving vaccines, screenings and treatments equitably
A new United Nations University report sounds a stark warning: in South and Southeast Asia, the next climate-action frontier is urgent-building resilient, transformative health systems that can withstand rising climate risks and protect millions of lives
CSEP India issues an urgent wake-up call: critical shortfalls in primary healthcare across South and Southeast Asia demand immediate increases in financing, strengthened frontline capacity, and data-driven reforms to transform the promise of universal health coverage into reality
The WHO is spearheading a transformative mental health initiative in the South-East Asia Region, aiming to enhance access, reduce stigma, and strengthen services across countries for improved well-being.
A new BioMed Central study highlights how strengthening nursing and midwifery can boost health system resilience in Central Asia, offering vital evidence to guide impactful policy reforms.