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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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15 September 2026

Departmental update

New strategy to build a healthier market for childhood cancer medicines

15 September 2026

WHO and Commonwealth Secretariat renew partnership to strengthen health systems and advance universal health coverage

14 September 2026

Departmental update

Countries move to strengthen public health institutions and services amid mounting pressures

14 September 2026

Chile becomes first country in South America validated for eliminating dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem