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ALT Promotional poster for World Health Organization Western Pacific Region virtual side events during the Seventy-seventh Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific. The poster lists three online events with dates and times (Manila GMT+8): “Accelerating civil registration and vital statistics progress in the Western Pacific” on 29 September 2026, “Data to action: Stronger pandemic preparedness and response systems in the Western Pacific” on 1 October 2026, and “Regional action for the prevention, preparedness and response to emerging arboviruses” on 6 October 2026. WHO Western Pacific Region branding and a colorful “77” graphic appear at the bottom.
ALT Promotional poster for World Health Organization Western Pacific Region virtual side events during the Seventy-seventh Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific. The poster lists two online events with dates and times (Manila GMT+8): “Global Health Architecture reform” on 8 October 2026 and “Health taxes: Overcoming technical and political challenges and lessons from countries” on 13 October 2026. A QR code is displayed with the text “Scan QR to register.” WHO Western Pacific Region branding and a colorful “77” graphic appear at the bottom.
ALT WHO Western Pacific Region graphic on a bright blue background featuring a small grey-and-white dog on an orange leash. A speech bubble above the dog reads, “VACCINATE ME AGAINST RABIES!” Text below reads, “Vaccinating dogs keeps them safe from rabies and helps to prevent rabies in humans.” The WHO Western Pacific Region logo appears at the top right.
ALT Promotional poster for a World Health Organization Western Pacific Region virtual side event titled “Data to action: Stronger pandemic preparedness and response systems in the Western Pacific.” The event is scheduled for 1 October 2026, 10:00–11:30 Manila time (GMT+8). The poster features a photo of two people seated at a table reviewing and writing on documents, alongside a “Register today” QR code. Colorful woven-style geometric patterns frame the blue, gold, and white design. The bottom displays the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region logo and notes the “Seventy-seventh session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific.”
ALT Promotional graphic for a WHO Western Pacific Region virtual side event. The poster features a photograph of a newborn infant wrapped in blankets and being cared for by an adult. Text announces the event, “Accelerating CRVS progress in the Western Pacific,” taking place on 29 September 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 Manila time (GMT+8). A QR code is displayed for registration. The lower section includes the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region logo and branding for the seventy-seventh session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, with a large multicoloured number 77 and decorative mosaic patterns throughout the design.
ALT Participants gather in an emergency operations centre for Exercise Crystal 2026, using laptops and joining discussions while large screens display a video conference, event information and operational dashboards.
ALT Three participants seated around a conference table review information on laptop computers during Exercise Crystal 2026. Documents, microphones and workflow charts are visible in the emergency operations centre meeting room.
ALT Participants collaborate around laptop computers during Exercise Crystal 2026, discussing tasks and reviewing information together at a workstation inside an emergency operations centre.
ALT A participant presents a response workflow during Exercise Crystal 2026, standing beside a large screen displaying a process diagram while holding reference documents in a training room.
ALT Staff participate in Exercise Crystal 2026 from an emergency operations centre, seated at computer workstations and monitoring large wall-mounted screens displaying email platforms, reports and coordination tools during a simulation exercise.
ALT Participants contribute to a group exercise during Exercise Crystal 2026, with two individuals writing on a flip chart while others follow the discussion and work on laptop computers in a meeting room.
ALT A child sits on a bench in a classroom while two health workers administer a vaccination. Educational posters and a whiteboard are visible on the wall, with vaccine supplies and a cooler placed nearby. Text on image: “News update. From verification to action: Keeping measles elimination within reach in the Western Pacific.” WHO Western Pacific Region logo appears at the bottom. Credit: WHO / Harrison Thane.
ALT A health worker wearing blue protective clothing, a face mask and hair cover writes in a record book during a home visit while a young child sits on an adult's lap in a bedroom. Plush toys and household furnishings are visible in the background. Text on image: “All 29 Western Pacific countries and areas previously verified as having eliminated measles and rubella have maintained their elimination status, despite global and regional measles resurgence.” Credit: WHO / Misheel Boldbaatar.
ALT Blue informational graphic with white text. Text reads: “Verification goes beyond counting cases: Independent experts examine whether countries and areas have the population immunity, surveillance, laboratory capacity and outbreak response needed to demonstrate and sustain elimination. Nine countries are still working towards measles elimination: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Viet Nam. Also, measles incidence across the Region rose to 35 cases per million people in 2025, returning to its pre-pandemic 2019 level.”
ALT Close-up of a child wearing a yellow shirt in a classroom setting. A small bandage is visible on the child's upper arm, with other children and adults blurred in the background. Text on image: “This is a clear warning not to be complacent: hard-won gains can be reversed if we do not act with urgency.” Attribution below reads: “Dr Huong Thi Giang Tran, Director, Division for Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control, WHO Western Pacific Region.” Credit: WHO / Harrison Thane.
ALT Smoke-free advocacy poster from the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region. Large text reads “Make smoke-free laws work for everyone,” alongside three policy points about covering public places, assigning enforcement responsibilities, and authorizing inspections and penalties. The poster includes a modern office interior with a no-smoking sign and the slogan “Turn smoke-free laws into action.”
ALT A medicine container at the top with a line of medicine tablets under it. Text says here's how to prevent antimicrobial resistance. Only take antibiotics and other antimicrobials prescribed by a qualified health professional. Always follow health worker's advice when using antibiotics. Never share or use leftover antibiotics. Use medicines responsibly
ALT Infographic from the World Health Organization for World Patient Safety Day 2026. A healthcare worker in blue scrubs stands on the left, while a large speech-bubble graphic asks, “How can health workers make NCD care safer?” The graphic lists four actions: “Promote prevention,” “Detect early and diagnose accurately,” “Provide coordinated care,” and “Involve people in decisions about their care.” The bottom-right corner features the slogan “SAFE CARE FOR LIFE!” on an orange banner. The design uses blue, teal, and orange colors and includes WHO and World Patient Safety Day logos.
ALT Conference or workshop session in a hotel meeting room, with participants seated at tables using laptops while a speaker presents at the front of the room. Attendees face the presenter in a classroom-style setup.
ALT Participant standing and speaking into a microphone during a group discussion session. Other attendees sit around tables with laptops, notebooks, water bottles, and name cards in a conference meeting room.
ALT Small-group working session at a conference, with participants seated around a table reviewing printed documents and laptops. A presentation screen and additional attendees are visible in the background.
ALT Group of event participants standing onstage holding gift bags in front of a presentation screen displaying the text “EIOS Championship Winner.” The group poses during an award or recognition ceremony in a conference venue.