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.

As of 11 September 2020, The WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR) has contributed 18% (4.9 million cases) of the global cumulative case load. SEAR occupies the second position among WHO regions next the Americas. All member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region adopted the Resolution to collectively fight COVID-19 and strengthen the Region’s response with better equipped health systems to deliver essential health services during the pandemic , during the 73rd Regional Committee Session of the WHO South-East Asia Region.