WHO supports countries to mitigate COVID-19 spread in the Region

As the COVID-19  pandemic spreads, WHO is supporting countries in their containment and mitigation efforts such as by providing technical guidance, laboratory capacity strengthening for testing, equipment for hospitals and healthcare workers, and creating awareness and addressing misinformation. This website provides information and guidance of relevance to the WHO South-East Asia Region.

From strengthening screening at airports and laboratory capacity to awareness campaigns, all countries are carrying out a range of measures to respond to this outbreak, declared as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO has provided technical guidance on all key areas. 

Update on research activities for novel coronavirus → 
WHO's R&D Blueprint has been activated to accelerate diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for this outbreak.

International Clinical Trials Registry Platform →