Global Health Learning Centre

The WHO Western Pacific Region Global Health Learning Centre programme provides opportunities for mid-level government health officials to improve their English language skills, expand their knowledge on global health issues, and build their capacity for leadership and management. In this way, they will be better equipped to participate in international forums and further contribute to the advancement of global health. 

Fellows improve their English language capacity from intermediate to advance level through training given by language professionals. Fellows attend a range of sessions on global health issues and policy by WHO experts. Supported by a WHO mentor, each fellow studies one topic in depth and develops a health project relevant in their country.

Throughout the course of the programme, fellows develop their ability to: 

- Understand and comment on global health policy documents and discussions 
- Identify how global health policy documents can be translated into policy options relevant to their government
- Contribute to global and national health discussions.

The programme fosters strong networks among Member States, creating a collaborative environment for future partnerships. Upon completion of the programme, fellows are expected to contribute to technical discussions in international settings and to support the development of their country’s health system.