Publications

Publications

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The Western Pacific Region Publications Office consolidates WHO’s publishing activities throughout the Region. In coordination with technical units and country offices, it produces scientific and technical publications and information products, such as manuals and guidelines, on a wide range of the Region’s health subjects and issues.

The Publications Office works in close coordination with WHO’s central Press office as an integral part of the knowledge management and communications culture of the World Health Organization. Each publication contributes to WHO’s global objective to convey evidence-based and accurate information to support the promotion of health and well-being of people in Member States.

The Western Pacific Region’s published materials and technical information are accessible and available for download in full text from the WHO global repository – IRIS.

To order books available in print, place a request through the WHO Press webpage.

You can also contact the WPRO Publications team at wpropub@who.int.

 

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History as a partner in public health: a report of the foresight think tank on the history of pandemics

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Data, Strategy and Innovation group of the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific collaborated with eight...

Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework

Public health emergencies, including pandemics, highlight the need for health systems and services that are prepared, resilient and ready to respond to...

A review of health-care waste management policies in the Western Pacific Region: key findings from selected countries and areas

Health-care waste management is a critical aspect of health-care systems, crucial for public health and environmental sustainability. This report provides...

Regional framework to shape a health workforce for the future of the Western Pacific

The Regional Framework to Shape a Health Workforce for the Future of the Western Pacific was adopted by Member States at the seventy-fourth session of...