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News releases

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News from Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Malaysia

News from WHO Western Pacific

17 September 2018

WHO working closely with Republic of Korea on response to MERS case

9 September 2018

Case of imported MERS reported in Republic of Korea

Candidates announced for next WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific

Urgent need to increase hepatitis testing and treatment

WHO calls on businesses to create smoke-free workplaces

Smoking causes 1 million cardiovascular deaths in Asia Pacific each year

Public health champions from Western Pacific Region recognized at World Health Assembly

One third of global air pollution deaths in Asia Pacific

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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