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The WHO Western Pacific Region works w/ gov'ts & partners in Asia and the Pacific to improve the health & well-being of nearly 1.9 billion men, women & children

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  1. 39 minutes ago

    Efficient healthcare means getting the tests you need, when you need them, and not having to to repeat them unnecessarily.

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    3 hours ago

    Improvement in health care delivery requires a deliberate focus on quality of health services which involves providing effective, safe, people-centred care that is timely, equitable, integrated and efficient. Read the report 👉

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  3. 2 hours ago

    Quality people-centered healthcare is timely. In some countries, patients wait between 60 to 120 minutes to see a doctor. In emergency situations, delays in receiving appropriate treatment may also lead to preventable deaths. Read the report:

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  4. 3 hours ago

    in some countries only 35% of patients get the right diagnosis? Quality care should be effective. According to the joint report by , and , a large proportion of patients worldwide do not receive appropriate, evidence-based care.

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  5. 4 hours ago

    Quality health care is safe. This means the care you receive does not harm you. “Good health is the foundation of a country’s human capital, and no country can afford low-quality or unsafe healthcare.” - President

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  6. 8 hours ago

    We are committed to ensuring that people everywhere can obtain health services when and where they need them. We are equally committed to ensuring that those services are good quality. Quite honestly, there can be no without quality care.” -

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  7. 19 hours ago

    In low and middle-income countries, 10% of hospitalized patients can expect to acquire an infection during their stay, as compared to 7% in high income countries. Even if hospital acquired infections can be easily avoided.

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  8. 21 hours ago

    Today: -Inaccurate diagnosis -Medication errors -Inappropriate or unnecessary treatment -Inadequate or unsafe clinical facilities or practices or -Providers who lack adequate training and expertise Prevail in all countries

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  9. 23 hours ago

    We salute 👏🏽 🇼🇸 for acceding to the ! Samoa joins 44 Parties that have ratified or acceded to the Protocol. This brings us closer to stopping the tobacco epidemic, one of the world’s largest health threats:

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  10. 23 hours ago

    The illegal trade of tobacco products poses major health, economic and security concerns. By signing the treaty, governments like that of make it possible to protect people from being exposed to low-cost and easily available tobacco products. 🚭

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  11. 24 hours ago

    Low quality healthcare is increasing the burden of illness and health costs around the world, according to a , and joint report. Learn more:

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  12. Jul 5

    1 in every 10 cigarettes is illegal. This means that governments can’t track where the cigarette comes from, and if the products comply with local tobacco laws. The Protocol for Illicit Trade like those signed by are essential for tobacco control.

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  13. Jul 4

    What is the illicit trade of tobacco products? It includes: -Smuggling -Illicit manufacturing -Counterfeit tobacco Illicit trade is supported by criminal networks involved in arms and human trafficking.

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    Jul 4

    A WHO report shows new perspectives on global health spending for universal health coverage. How did much did the Philippines 🇵🇭 spend on health compared to Western Pacific neighbors? Read the report 📑:

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    Jul 3

    Do you breathe polluted air? 9/10 people in the world do. Air pollution puts people at risk of heart disease, stroke, COPD, lung cancer & pneumonia. 1/3 of 7 million deaths worldwide are in the WHO Western Pacific Region:

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    Jun 27

    will provide additional funding to to support HIV efforts in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos and PNG

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    Jul 4

    Food labelling with simplified nutrition information is an important tool to help . The Codex Alimentarius Commission agreed to develop guidance on providing this information to enable consumers to identify healthier food choices.

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    Jul 4

    No one should have to choose between healthcare and food expenses. On this video, we explain global health spending which remains unequal around the world:

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  19. Jul 4

    More countries are measuring and taking action to reduce . We need to work together to improve air quality to stop this invisible killer.

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  20. Jul 4

    's deadliest weapons are invisible. But it lurks all around us, preying on the young and old. Here is how air pollution impacts your body.

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