Publications

Publications

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The Western Pacific Region Publications Office consolidates WHO’s publishing activities throughout the Region. In coordination with technical units and country offices, it produces scientific and technical publications and information products, such as manuals and guidelines, on a wide range of the Region’s health subjects and issues.

The Publications Office works in close coordination with WHO’s central Press office as an integral part of the knowledge management and communications culture of the World Health Organization. Each publication contributes to WHO’s global objective to convey evidence-based and accurate information to support the promotion of health and well-being of people in Member States.

The Western Pacific Region’s published materials and technical information are accessible and available for download in full text from the WHO global repository – IRIS.

To order books available in print, place a request through the WHO Press webpage.

You can also contact the WPRO Publications team at [email protected].

 

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Water and sanitation technologies for health-care facilities: a literature review of current and emerging water and sanitation technologies for health-care facilities

Water and sanitation in health-care facilities are essential for public health, economic development and quality health care, preventing infection outbreaks...

Water and sanitation technologies for health-care facilities: current status and context in the Western Pacific Region

Water and sanitation are critical for public health, economic development and quality health care, since they prevent infections and avoidable deaths in...

Water and sanitation technologies for health-care facilities: selecting options for adoption and scale-up in the Western Pacific Region

Access to clean water and safe sanitation services in health-care facilities is fundamental for public health, economic progress and delivery of quality...

Japan's AMR response 2013-2025: developing, implementing and evaluating national AMR action plans

This publication contains “valuable insights for policy-makers and health-care professionals involved in tackling AMR worldwide”, said Dr...