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News from Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Malaysia

News from WHO Western Pacific

16 September 2022

Rubella eliminated from Singapore

Joint News Release

Parliamentarians: Resilient health systems and preparedness for future emergencies critical to health security in Asia and the Pacific

WHO announces winners of inaugural Western Pacific Innovation Challenge

Countries in the Western Pacific on the frontlines of the climate crisis, says WHO

5 November 2021

East Asia and Pacific countries commit to ending violence against children during COVID-19 and beyond

29 October 2021

Health leaders endorse action plan to end TB in the Region

28 October 2021

Regional health leaders agree on actions to promote health through schools, harness traditional and complementary medicine

25 October 2021

Regional health leaders convene in Japan and online in “hybrid” meeting to agree actions on COVID-19 and other key issues

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WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex

Departmental update

Application period now open for the 2027 update of the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines

Departmental update

GISRS mourns the passing of Dr Nancy Cox

Departmental update

Ghana’s new road traffic law and safety standards will save lives