Adaptation in the Era of Extreme Heat: Tackling Irreversible Losses to Health and Wellbeing
Addressing extreme heat requires a paradigm shift from a short-term, reactive approach to long-term, transformative strategies.... Read more
Health and Wellbeing
Aging Vehicles, a Growing Threat to Climate and Air Quality
Aging vehicles exacerbate climate change and air pollution, especially in urban areas with poor public transportation.... Read more
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read more
Systemic Intervention Needed to Address Anemia Among Adolescent Girls and Women
Stronger interventions are needed in the prevention and management of anemia among adolescent girls and women as a systemic health problem.... Read more
Collaboration Needed to Solve Southeast Asia’s Air Pollution Issue
Poor air quality is a persistent problem in Southeast Asia, necessitating collaboration to tackle the region’s air pollution issue.... Read more
Food Taboos and Its Impact on Undernutrition in Pregnancy
Various cultures have food taboos for pregnant women. Unfortunately, they often lead to undernutrition risk in mother and baby.... Read more
Using Geospatial Data Analysis to Expand Healthcare Access in Lao PDR
With the support of the WHO, Lao PDR has been utilizing geospatial data and technology to enhance primary healthcare services for all.... Read more
Singapore Expands Sports Facilities to Support Healthy and Active Society
Singapore builds sports facilities and community amenities to provide the sporting needs and aspirations of its citizens.... Read more
Dark Side of the Light: How light pollution affects people and the planet
Artificial light pollution becomes an increasingly relevant, often-overlooked issue that affects humans and other life forms on Earth.... Read more
WHO’s Guidelines for Cancer Prevention and Management in Southeast Asia
The WHO South-East Asia Secretariat developed a regional strategy to improve the response to cancer prevention and management in the region.... Read more