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News releases

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News from Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Malaysia

News from WHO Western Pacific

31 October 2018

Singapore wipes out measles; Australia, Brunei Darussalam and Macao SAR (China) eliminate rubella

30 October 2018

Regional Conference towards the Implementation of INSPIRE: Seven Strategies for Ending Violence against Children

12 October 2018

Governments commit to improve rehab services and recognize Region’s progress on other health issues

11 October 2018

Regional health leaders pledge to eliminate neglected diseases, improve hospitals, strengthen laws and use e-health

Dr Takeshi Kasai nominated as next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

Malaysia eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis

Three more countries eliminate lymphatic filariasis

Nomination of Regional Director and action on priority health topics agenda of top regional meeting this week in Manila

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WHO tobacco trends report: 1 in 5 adults still addicted to tobacco

Departmental update

WHO publishes first-of-its-kind guidance to support government decision-making on public health and social measures

Joint News Release

Global health agencies issue new recommendations to help end deaths from postpartum haemorrhage

Departmental update

WHO’s 6th Virtual cGMP Training Marathon concludes, reinforcing global manufacturing capacities