Creating and supporting healthier populations and tackling noncommunicable diseases and mental health in the WHO South-East Asia Region. Biennium Report 2022–2023 – Department of Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases (HPN)

The Department of Healthier Populations and Noncommunicable Diseases of the WHO South-East Asia Region envisions a long and healthy life for every person. We work to create healthier environments, better food choices, safer settings and inclusive health services for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and mental health.The report presents a snapshot of each technical area, with key achievements in countries and progress made in advancing the agenda during 2022 and 2023. It highlights the support given to countries and provides an array of case studies. It also brings out several priorities for the coming biennium and beyond.