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  • Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala is WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific and the first Pacific islander to take up this role. He was nominated for this position by the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific in October 2023, appointed by the WHO Executive Board in January 2024 and took office on 1 February 2024.  Dr Piukala is a politician, public health leader and surgeon who brings to the role nearly 30 years of experience working in Tonga and across the Pacific. He is a champion of multisectoral collaboration to tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the threat to health posed by climate change. He has led initiatives to achieve universal health coverage and address emerging infectious diseases. He has been a strong advocate for initiatives on youth health, tobacco control, safe surgery, and disaster preparedness and response.  Prior to his election as WHO Regional Director, Dr Piukala was a Member of Parliament and Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Tonga. He also served as Vice-Chair of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific (October 2022 to October 2023), and chaired the Pacific Health Ministers meeting hosted by Tonga in September 2023. From 2019 to 2022 he served a member of the WHO Executive Board, and he was a Commissioner for WHO’s Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs from 2018 to 2020.  Previously, Dr Piukala was Medical Superintendent of the main referral hospital in Tonga, and worked as a Senior Medical Officer and General Surgeon in Tonga and other Pacific islands including Fiji, Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu.  Dr Piukala holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1995), Postgraduate Diploma in Surgery (2005) and Master of Medicine in Surgery (2009) from Fiji School of Medicine  / University of the South Pacific.   Related:  https://www.who.int/westernpacific/about/governance/regional-director https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/23-01-2024-dr-saia-ma-u-piukala-appointed-who-regional-director-for-the-western-pacific Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala is WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific and the first Pacific islander to take up this role. He was nominated for this position by the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific in October 2023, appointed by the WHO Executive Board in January 2024 and took office on 1 February 2024.  Dr Piukala is a politician, public health leader and surgeon who brings to the role nearly 30 years of experience working in Tonga and across the Pacific. He is a champion of multisectoral collaboration to tackle noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the threat to health posed by climate change. He has led initiatives to achieve universal health coverage and address emerging infectious diseases. He has been a strong advocate for initiatives on youth health, tobacco control, safe surgery, and disaster preparedness and response.  Prior to his election as WHO Regional Director, Dr Piukala was a Member of Parliament and Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Tonga. He also served as Vice-Chair of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific (October 2022 to October 2023), and chaired the Pacific Health Ministers meeting hosted by Tonga in September 2023. From 2019 to 2022 he served a member of the WHO Executive Board, and he was a Commissioner for WHO’s Independent High-Level Commission on NCDs from 2018 to 2020.  Previously, Dr Piukala was Medical Superintendent of the main referral hospital in Tonga, and worked as a Senior Medical Officer and General Surgeon in Tonga and other Pacific islands including Fiji, Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu.  Dr Piukala holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1995), Postgraduate Diploma in Surgery (2005) and Master of Medicine in Surgery (2009) from Fiji School of Medicine  / University of the South Pacific.   Related:  https://www.who.int/westernpacific/about/governance/regional-director https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/23-01-2024-dr-saia-ma-u-piukala-appointed-who-regional-director-for-the-western-pacific Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Sok Voeun poses for the camera at her home in Kandal Province, Cambodia. The  People of the Western Pacific   (POWP) project aims to bring a human perspective to the main public health priorities that have emerged for Member States across the Region. Through interviews and photo essays, these stories provide a snapshot of the subjects’ lives, concerns, dreams and expectations for the future.   https://www.who.int/westernpacific/people/sok-voeun-cambodia the feature story from the https://www.who.int/westernpacific/people Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyKzSc_4-p4 Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.Sok Voeun poses for the camera at her home in Kandal Province, Cambodia. The  People of the Western Pacific   (POWP) project aims to bring a human perspective to the main public health priorities that have emerged for Member States across the Region. Through interviews and photo essays, these stories provide a snapshot of the subjects’ lives, concerns, dreams and expectations for the future.   https://www.who.int/westernpacific/people/sok-voeun-cambodia the feature story from the https://www.who.int/westernpacific/people Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyKzSc_4-p4 Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.
  • WHO Philippines worked closely with civil society organization People in Need (PIN) to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake among vulnerable groups in Manicani Island. The cooperation between communities, local government, health units, PIN, and WHO led to a successful initiative. World Health Organization Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19 (SPRP) highlights the importance of mobilizing communities to ensure that every sector of government and society participates in the COVID-19 response and in preventing cases at individual and community levels through various public health approaches.  Manicani is an island in the Eastern Samar province of the Philippines. Its remote geographical location makes it challenging for its residents to access health services.    Read photo story: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/photo-story/photo-story-detail/philippines--local-health-workers-champion-covid-19-safety-on-remote-islands Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcP3BT8Ujqw Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.WHO Philippines worked closely with civil society organization People in Need (PIN) to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake among vulnerable groups in Manicani Island. The cooperation between communities, local government, health units, PIN, and WHO led to a successful initiative. World Health Organization Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19 (SPRP) highlights the importance of mobilizing communities to ensure that every sector of government and society participates in the COVID-19 response and in preventing cases at individual and community levels through various public health approaches.  Manicani is an island in the Eastern Samar province of the Philippines. Its remote geographical location makes it challenging for its residents to access health services.    Read photo story: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/photo-story/photo-story-detail/philippines--local-health-workers-champion-covid-19-safety-on-remote-islands Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcP3BT8Ujqw Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.
  • (From left) Chan Sophal, Ouch Savern and Sithon Makara consults the malaria register to plan the outreach work within the community. Sophal is a WHO field staff for malaria elimination who works on the ground serving vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities. Who’s WHO video series tells the story of WHO workforce and the work they do to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. In an elimination setting like Cambodia, communities must travel long distances to the nearest centre to access malaria services. The immense dedication of health workers are essential for eliminating malaria in the Greater Mekong subregion by 2030.    Watch https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/multimedia/overview/item/reaching-out-to-remote-communities-to-eliminate-malaria#(From left) Chan Sophal, Ouch Savern and Sithon Makara consults the malaria register to plan the outreach work within the community. Sophal is a WHO field staff for malaria elimination who works on the ground serving vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities. Who’s WHO video series tells the story of WHO workforce and the work they do to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. In an elimination setting like Cambodia, communities must travel long distances to the nearest centre to access malaria services. The immense dedication of health workers are essential for eliminating malaria in the Greater Mekong subregion by 2030.    Watch https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/multimedia/overview/item/reaching-out-to-remote-communities-to-eliminate-malaria#
  • Dr Tom Jack examining a leprosy patient Majuro Hospital.Dr Tom Jack examining a leprosy patient Majuro Hospital.
  • Community people using raft as a means of transportation in a suburb in Suva.Community people using raft as a means of transportation in a suburb in Suva.
  • Day 1: Representatives at the 67th session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific at the Regional Office in Manila, Philippines, 10 to 14 October 2016Day 1: Representatives at the 67th session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific at the Regional Office in Manila, Philippines, 10 to 14 October 2016
  • A mother and her childA mother and her child
  • World Health Day 1989 Let's talk health!World Health Day 1989 Let's talk health!
  • Preparing the person to do the simple distance vision test. Ask the person to sit on the chair and show them the E-Chart. Explain to them: You will use the chart to find out how well they see into the distance and up close (near). For the distance test, you will test one eye at a time, by asking them to cover one eye while you test the other. During the test you will ask them to look at E’s on the chart. For each E you point to, they need to indicate the direction of the “legs” of each “E”. They can do this with their hands, or words.   Practice with them so you know they understand. https://www.gate-tap.org/Preparing the person to do the simple distance vision test. Ask the person to sit on the chair and show them the E-Chart. Explain to them: You will use the chart to find out how well they see into the distance and up close (near). For the distance test, you will test one eye at a time, by asking them to cover one eye while you test the other. During the test you will ask them to look at E’s on the chart. For each E you point to, they need to indicate the direction of the “legs” of each “E”. They can do this with their hands, or words.   Practice with them so you know they understand. https://www.gate-tap.org/
  • NATIVE OFFERINGS  Artist: Joseph Reyes Copper wire on wood base About the Artist Currently working in WPRO/Manila. I do paintings and sculptures to have fun, feel relaxed, and to express emotions and thoughts.NATIVE OFFERINGS  Artist: Joseph Reyes Copper wire on wood base About the Artist Currently working in WPRO/Manila. I do paintings and sculptures to have fun, feel relaxed, and to express emotions and thoughts.
  • Pa Vang, a traditional birth attendant from the Hmong community in Huaphan Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic. The  People of the Western Pacific   (POWP) project aims to bring a human perspective to the main public health priorities that have emerged for Member States across the Region. Through interviews and photo essays, these stories provide a snapshot of the subjects’ lives, concerns, dreams and expectations for the future.   Read the feature stories: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/people/pa-vang-laos   https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/feature-stories/item/reaching-the-unreached-in-the-western-pacific Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AW62TvwMok&t=1s Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.Pa Vang, a traditional birth attendant from the Hmong community in Huaphan Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic. The  People of the Western Pacific   (POWP) project aims to bring a human perspective to the main public health priorities that have emerged for Member States across the Region. Through interviews and photo essays, these stories provide a snapshot of the subjects’ lives, concerns, dreams and expectations for the future.   Read the feature stories: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/people/pa-vang-laos   https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/feature-stories/item/reaching-the-unreached-in-the-western-pacific Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AW62TvwMok&t=1s Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.
  • President Choummaly Sayasone at the National Measles and Rubella Campaign launching. The World Health Organization (WHO) together with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) supported the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to mobilize support from other international agencies including Lux Development, USCDC, KOICA, KOFIH, JICA, World Bank, Care International, Plan, Save the Children and Medicins Du Monde to vaccinate 1.6 million children aged nine months to below ten years from 17th to 30th of November. Read the feature story: https://www.who.int/laos/news/feature-stories/detail/photo-story-for-nationwide-measles-and-rubella-campaign-(17-30-november) Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.President Choummaly Sayasone at the National Measles and Rubella Campaign launching. The World Health Organization (WHO) together with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) supported the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to mobilize support from other international agencies including Lux Development, USCDC, KOICA, KOFIH, JICA, World Bank, Care International, Plan, Save the Children and Medicins Du Monde to vaccinate 1.6 million children aged nine months to below ten years from 17th to 30th of November. Read the feature story: https://www.who.int/laos/news/feature-stories/detail/photo-story-for-nationwide-measles-and-rubella-campaign-(17-30-november) Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • The CONNECT initiative (Community Network Engagement for Essential Healthcare and COVID-19 Responses through Trust) was created by a coalition of government partners, with the support of WHO, to empower local ownership of health through a sequence of participatory workshops which target different levels of governance beyond the health sector. Key to the CONNECT initiative is a two or three-day community engagement workshop with exercises which encourage people to develop teamwork skills and understand what links them together.   Read more: https://www.who.int/laos/news/feature-stories/detail/connecting-communities-in-lao-pdr-for-better-health-during-covid-19-and-beyond   Watch:  https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/multimedia/overview/item/community-engagement-in-lao-pdr# https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3uHTDSBkvA&t=39s Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.The CONNECT initiative (Community Network Engagement for Essential Healthcare and COVID-19 Responses through Trust) was created by a coalition of government partners, with the support of WHO, to empower local ownership of health through a sequence of participatory workshops which target different levels of governance beyond the health sector. Key to the CONNECT initiative is a two or three-day community engagement workshop with exercises which encourage people to develop teamwork skills and understand what links them together.   Read more: https://www.who.int/laos/news/feature-stories/detail/connecting-communities-in-lao-pdr-for-better-health-during-covid-19-and-beyond   Watch:  https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/multimedia/overview/item/community-engagement-in-lao-pdr# https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3uHTDSBkvA&t=39s Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.
  • World Health Organization in Viet Nam (WHO) and the government of Viet Nam join hands organizing the first national Antibiotic Awareness Week. Departments of Health together with the Provincial People’s Committee of the provinces of Viet Nam participated in a national relay to raise awareness amongst the general public on the responsible and safe use of antibiotics.   Read more: https://www.who.int/vietnam/news/detail/16-11-2015-who-supports-nationwide-campaign-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistanceWorld Health Organization in Viet Nam (WHO) and the government of Viet Nam join hands organizing the first national Antibiotic Awareness Week. Departments of Health together with the Provincial People’s Committee of the provinces of Viet Nam participated in a national relay to raise awareness amongst the general public on the responsible and safe use of antibiotics.   Read more: https://www.who.int/vietnam/news/detail/16-11-2015-who-supports-nationwide-campaign-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance
  • Staff operates a machine that makes the herbal medicines into tablets at Korean Medicine Manufacture Center (GMP) National Institute of Korean Medicine Development (NIKOM) in Daegu, Republic of Korea. Partnership between World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) and Republic of Korea has been crucial for implementing the Regional Strategy for Traditional Medicine in the Western Pacific. WHO works closely with collaborating centres in Korea including NIKOM which has actively supported WHO WPRO’s work especially for research and evidence generation for Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.Staff operates a machine that makes the herbal medicines into tablets at Korean Medicine Manufacture Center (GMP) National Institute of Korean Medicine Development (NIKOM) in Daegu, Republic of Korea. Partnership between World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) and Republic of Korea has been crucial for implementing the Regional Strategy for Traditional Medicine in the Western Pacific. WHO works closely with collaborating centres in Korea including NIKOM which has actively supported WHO WPRO’s work especially for research and evidence generation for Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.
  • Participants at the Go WHO workshop in Tokyo. “Go WHO” is a coaching workshop designed to encourage young professionals from underrepresented and unrepresented Member States to consider a career with WHO and coach them on how to prepare should they wish to join. It aims to ensure the Organization’s work reflects and benefits from the contributions of all Member States. The workshop has been introduced in China, Fiji, Japan and the Republic of Korea and has attracted more than 500 young health professionals.   Read more: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/about/careers/go-whoParticipants at the Go WHO workshop in Tokyo. “Go WHO” is a coaching workshop designed to encourage young professionals from underrepresented and unrepresented Member States to consider a career with WHO and coach them on how to prepare should they wish to join. It aims to ensure the Organization’s work reflects and benefits from the contributions of all Member States. The workshop has been introduced in China, Fiji, Japan and the Republic of Korea and has attracted more than 500 young health professionals.   Read more: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/about/careers/go-who
  • On 24 April 2023, members of the Philippine diplomatic corps, representatives of sister UN agencies and other partners gathered in the Regional Office for a high-level event to mark WHO's 75th birthday. It served as the perfect occasion to reflect on the Region’s public health successes and the contributions that WHO has made to global health over the past 75 years. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.  WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today - and tomorrow.     Read more: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/14-04-2023-who-turns-75--people-live-30-years-longer--but-more-action-needed-to-ensure-health-for-all-and-prepare-for-future-threats   Related:  https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/speeches/detail/remarks-for-dr-zsuzsanna-jakab-acting-regional-director-for-the-western-pacific https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/25-07-2023-who-celebrates-75th-anniversary--health-milestones-in-the-philippines-with-the-doh---key-partners https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/events/detail/2023/04/07/western-pacific-events/world-health-day-2023On 24 April 2023, members of the Philippine diplomatic corps, representatives of sister UN agencies and other partners gathered in the Regional Office for a high-level event to mark WHO's 75th birthday. It served as the perfect occasion to reflect on the Region’s public health successes and the contributions that WHO has made to global health over the past 75 years. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.  WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today - and tomorrow.     Read more: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/14-04-2023-who-turns-75--people-live-30-years-longer--but-more-action-needed-to-ensure-health-for-all-and-prepare-for-future-threats   Related:  https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/speeches/detail/remarks-for-dr-zsuzsanna-jakab-acting-regional-director-for-the-western-pacific https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/25-07-2023-who-celebrates-75th-anniversary--health-milestones-in-the-philippines-with-the-doh---key-partners https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news-room/events/detail/2023/04/07/western-pacific-events/world-health-day-2023
  • Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab has been Acting Regional Director for the Western Pacific since March 2023, after a period as Officer-in-Charge of the Western Pacific since August 2022. Dr Jakab will serve as Acting Regional Director until a new Regional Director takes office on 1 February 2024. The new Regional Director will be nominated by the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific in October 2023 and appointed by the WHO Executive Board in January 2024. Dr Jakab has served as WHO Deputy Director-General since 2019 after serving as WHO Regional Director for Europe from 2010-2019.  She has held a number of high-profile national and international public health policy positions in the last 3 decades, including as the founding Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control in Stockholm, Sweden. Between 2005 and 2010, Dr Jakab built the centre into an internationally respected centre of excellence in the fight against infectious diseases. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab has been Acting Regional Director for the Western Pacific since March 2023, after a period as Officer-in-Charge of the Western Pacific since August 2022. Dr Jakab will serve as Acting Regional Director until a new Regional Director takes office on 1 February 2024. The new Regional Director will be nominated by the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific in October 2023 and appointed by the WHO Executive Board in January 2024. Dr Jakab has served as WHO Deputy Director-General since 2019 after serving as WHO Regional Director for Europe from 2010-2019.  She has held a number of high-profile national and international public health policy positions in the last 3 decades, including as the founding Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control in Stockholm, Sweden. Between 2005 and 2010, Dr Jakab built the centre into an internationally respected centre of excellence in the fight against infectious diseases. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • (From left) Engineer Xayasit Phomchaleuan, focal person for the PSA plant; Dr Chanthala Pamysith, Savannakhet Provincial Hospital Director; H.E. Dr Snong Thongsna, Vice-Minister of Health; Dr Ying-Ru Lo, WHO Representative to Lao PDR; and Ms Lingthong Sengthavan, Vice Governor of Savannakhet Province, during the handover ceremony of PSA medical oxygen plant to Savannakhet Provincial Hospital. The Savannakhet Provincial Hospital Medical Oxygen Generating P lant was supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Oxygen supply has been one of WHO’s key priorities for support for Lao PDR during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, working in close coordination with partners. This includes providing medical oxygen equipment and oxygen itself, training for healthcare workers, and technical assistance, as part of longer-term efforts to improve healthcare services and build a resilient and sustainable health system.    Read more: https://www.who.int/laos/news/detail/08-09-2023-lao-pdr-s-second-provincial-medical-oxygen-plant-opens Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.(From left) Engineer Xayasit Phomchaleuan, focal person for the PSA plant; Dr Chanthala Pamysith, Savannakhet Provincial Hospital Director; H.E. Dr Snong Thongsna, Vice-Minister of Health; Dr Ying-Ru Lo, WHO Representative to Lao PDR; and Ms Lingthong Sengthavan, Vice Governor of Savannakhet Province, during the handover ceremony of PSA medical oxygen plant to Savannakhet Provincial Hospital. The Savannakhet Provincial Hospital Medical Oxygen Generating P lant was supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Oxygen supply has been one of WHO’s key priorities for support for Lao PDR during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, working in close coordination with partners. This includes providing medical oxygen equipment and oxygen itself, training for healthcare workers, and technical assistance, as part of longer-term efforts to improve healthcare services and build a resilient and sustainable health system.    Read more: https://www.who.int/laos/news/detail/08-09-2023-lao-pdr-s-second-provincial-medical-oxygen-plant-opens Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Health care facilities (HCF) training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.Health care facilities (HCF) training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.

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