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Sharjah Earns First WHO Age-Friendly Recognition

January 20, 2026 | 14:22

The United Arab Emirates emirate became the first in the region to receive World Health Organization age-friendly status, recognised for creating environments that support healthy ageing.

Vietnam moves to enhance disease prevention, equity, and sustainability

December 18, 2025 | 17:39

Vietnam is completing the legal framework to meet urgent requirements for policy transformation and enhancing disease prevention capacity.

Vietnam unites to tackle major causes of disease and death

December 16, 2025 | 08:00

The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are speeding up action on noncommunicable diseases.

Stakeholders mobilised before new child safety rules take effect

December 10, 2025 | 09:00

Government bodies, civil society, and international partners seek to strengthen coordination and public readiness for new child road safety regulations.

GSK expands efforts to fight antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam

November 21, 2025 | 18:02

GSK Vietnam steps up action against antimicrobial resistance, promoting rational antibiotic use and wider vaccine coverage.

WHO, AIP Foundation launch new road safety partnership in Vietnam

October 14, 2025 | 19:06

The World Health Organisation Vietnam and the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation have launched a road safety initiative to protect young people in Vietnam.

WHO regional director starts Vietnam visit

August 26, 2025 | 17:17

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, regional director for the Western Pacific at the WHO, is visiting Vietnam from August 25-29 to advance cooperative ties.

Drowning rates yet to reduce fast enough

July 28, 2025 | 09:52

Drowning remains a leading cause of death among children in Vietnam, particularly among those aged 5 to 14.

Vietnam makes remarkable progress in childhood immunisation

July 17, 2025 | 14:28

Vietnam has made remarkable progress in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases.

ArkBio's RSV Drug Added to WHO Pediatric Priority List

July 16, 2025 | 10:00

Ziresovir earns global recognition, boosting hope for young RSV patients and strengthening ArkBio’s innovative pipeline.

Experts call for WHO reform to embrace science and transparency

June 18, 2025 | 10:00

A global panel urges immediate action to modernize tobacco control frameworks and amplify consumer voices.

Global health experts challenge WHO on tobacco harm reduction

May 29, 2025 | 09:00

Critics argue WHO's current stance risks undermining World No Tobacco Day’s impact.

WHO’s Tobacco Control Treaty Faces Criticism After 20 Years, Says Watchdog

April 29, 2025 | 15:47

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance claims the framework is outdated and calls for reforms rooted in science, not politics.

WHO seeks urgent funding for Myanmar after devastating earthquake

March 31, 2025 | 15:58

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on March 30 that the Myanmar earthquake was a top-level emergency, and it urgently sought 8 million USD to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks in the Southeast Asian country over the next 30 days.