Press releases
Health Ministers from WHO South-East Asia Region to discuss pandemic, rebuilding essential health services for UHC
WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee meeting begins
WHO South-East Asia countries resolve to reorient and strengthen health systems
Scale-up routine immunization along with COVID-19 vaccination: WHO
Strengthening health emergency security systems top priority: WHO
Accelerate action to prevent and control non-communicable diseases: WHO
Thailand verified for eliminating rubella as a public health problem
Countries Exchange Experiences on Institutionalizing Catch-up Vaccination in South-East Asia
From Purchase to Functionality: Life-cycle implementation of medical devices including IVDs
Health ministers of WHO South-East Asia Region meeting next week to advance action on key health priorities
From the community, for the community: Strengthening community workforces for resilient public health systems
WHO releases US$150 000 emergency funds to support Nepal’s flood response
Investing in Pandemic Preparedness for Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems
Asia-Pacific regional influenza network sharpens focus on avian influenza preparedness
WHO South-East Asia tests countries' IHR reporting protocols for chemical emergencies through SAPHIRE 2026
Empowering countries to strengthen facility-based breastfeeding: WHO South-East Asia Regional Office launches a new monitoring tool
WHO South-East Asia announces recipients of 2026 Regional Award for Public Health Champions
World Breastfeeding Week
World Hepatitis Day
World Drowning Prevention Day
WHO SEARO and University of Colombo collaborate on AI leadership and capacity development for precision medicine, primary health care and universal health coverage
PIP Update January - June 2026
WHO calls for renewed efforts to reach every child with life-saving vaccines
Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Workforce Strategy (2025–2030) and Strengthening Regional Workforce Networks
WHO South-East Asia steps up efforts to phase out mercury-containing dental filling
WHO SEARO and the Max Institute of Healthcare Management at the Indian School of Business collaborate on advancing responsible AI adoption for health in South-East Asia