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 [email protected].

 

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Regional action framework on communication for health: a vision for using communication to improve public health in the Western Pacific Region

Strategic communication is at the heart of public health and more important than ever in the digital age. Using communication strategically requires expertise,...

Risk-based food inspection system: practical guidance for national authorities

Food inspection is crucial for ensuring food safety, using risk-based approaches to target high-risk products and businesses. This guidance aids national...

Guidance on establishing national and local AMR surveillance systems in the Western Pacific Region

Antimicrobial resistance (‎AMR)‎ is impacting our health, economies and development. Up to 5.2 million people may die because of resistant bacterial...

Regional health innovation strategy for the Western Pacific

The Regional Health Innovation Strategy for the Western Pacific outlines a vision and recommends key actions for governments to leverage health innovations...

Hinari Research for Health

The Hinari Access to Research for Health programme is a partnership with major publishers to provide free or very low-cost online access to biomedical and health literature journals to local, not-for-profit institutions in developing countries. It benefits health workers and researchers, and in turn, contributes to improving global health.