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News releases

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News from Brunei Darussalam, Singapore and Malaysia

News from WHO Western Pacific

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

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

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Second meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Meeting report

Departmental update

WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

Departmental update

WHO expands global regulatory capacity through new collaborating centre in Republic of Korea

Departmental update

People, animals, plants, ecosystems: making the case for investing in One Health