Putting people and communities at the centre of health care is a key element of tackling many health issues. When it comes to diseases like leprosy, tailored, context-based approaches are essential. So Visal is a physiotherapist in Cambodia who has been working with people affected by leprosy for close to 25 years. Watch his story about building relationships and working directly with village chiefs, health centre staff and community members in the country.
The People of the Western Pacific project aims to bring a human perspective to the main public health priorities that have emerged for Member States across the Region. Outlined in the Region’s collective vision For the Future, these challenges are health security (including AMR), noncommunicable diseases and ageing, climate change and the environment, and reaching the unreached. The stories in this video series are reflective of the particular economic, social and demographic circumstances of diverse people living around the Western Pacific Region. Through interviews and photo essays, these stories provide a snapshot of the subjects’ lives, concerns, dreams and expectations for the future.
Welcome to the WHO Western Pacific region multimedia library.