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News from Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Malaysia

News from WHO Western Pacific

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

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

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28 January 2026

Departmental update

New WHO Collaborating Centre established to support work on food safety and healthy diet

27 January 2026

WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children

26 January 2026

Departmental update

New UN-Water GLAAS findings: stronger WASH systems needed for safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene for all

25 January 2026

Departmental update

In memoriam Dr William H. Foege (1936–2026)