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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Strengthening Minds: Malaysia Strengthens Efforts to Enhance the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents

Malaysia

27 Sep 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health crisis among children and adolescents has become more pronounced globally. In Malaysia, the situation is particularly dire, with the 2022 National Health Morbidity Survey revealing that one in four adolescents is battling depression, and one in ten has reported a suicidal attempt. These alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for target...

27 Sep 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Closer to Home: Australian support makes dialysis accessible for thousands in Lao PDR

Lao People's Democratic Republic

10 Jun 2024

"It was difficult for patients to travel for [dialysis] treatment, especially due to the costs involved. Patients had to go to Vientiane, Khammouan province, other provinces, and even overseas,” says&nbsp;Dr. Sonephet Keoindavong, a specialist at Bolikhamxay Provincial Hospital, as he recalls the limited access to dialysis for his community. “I chose to become a doctor because I am passiona...

10 Jun 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Healthy mouths, healthy lives: the Pacific’s 2030 commitment

Tonga

10 Mar 2024

In Pacific island countries and areas, as many as 1 in 2 children have dental caries in their baby teeth – the highest prevalence worldwide. When caries are left untreated, they can cause pain, making it uncomfortable for children to eat, speak and play. Poor oral health can also lead to gum disease and tooth loss later in life, further reducing people’s health and quality of life.&nbsp; Be...

10 Mar 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

In Viet Nam, low-cost water safety actions help reduce child drowning deaths

Viet Nam

21 Dec 2023

Every drowning is preventable. Globally, however, hundreds of thousands of people lose their lives by drowning every year. In 2019, one in three of the world’s drowning deaths occurred in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Western Pacific Region. Twenty per cent of these deaths were children under the age of 15. In Viet Nam, about 2,000 children drown every year.&nbsp; For Mai Van Chuyen...

21 Dec 2023

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Improving care and prevention of diabetes in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

20 Dec 2023

In the Solomon Islands, diabetes affects 1 in 7 people. When Mrs Siloute, who lives in the country’s Western Province, was diagnosed with diabetes, she was afraid. “My life was forever changed,” she says. “I saw many diabetics have their feet cut off, and I was afraid I would have my foot cut off too. Her fears intensified when a sore grew to cover her whole foot.&nbsp; The risk of ampu...

20 Dec 2023

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