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News from WHO Western Pacific

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

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

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6 November 2025

Departmental update

WHO publishes new global research agenda to strengthen paediatric clinical trials

6 November 2025

Departmental update

New WHO report urges bold steps for equitable access to novel TB vaccines

5 November 2025

Departmental update

WHO at the 151st IPU Assembly: advancing health, rights and resilience through parliamentary action

5 November 2025

Departmental update

Ensuring timely and equitable access to medical countermeasures: partners convene for the 3rd Annual i-MCM-Net Meeting