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Could Mpox Become Established in the Indo-Pacific?
By Vinod Balasubramaniam
While the Indo-Pacific has been one of the regions least affected by mpox in the past, that could change if the virus spreads unchecked.
How Taiwan Contributes to Global Health, Even From the Outside
By Grant Wyeth
Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Melbourne Ray Ming-Tse Lu discusses Taiwan’s WHA absence and how Taiwan contributes to global health regardless.
Relative of Virus Victim Asks to Meet WHO Experts in Wuhan
By Associated Press
The relatives of the dead have faced immense pressure from authorities not to speak out.
WHO Expert Visit to China for COVID-19 Origin Probe Remains Under Negotiation
By Associated Press
Earlier this week, the WHO head expressed his disappointment at a “last minute” halt to a planned experts’ visit.
Turkmenistan Still Persists in COVID Denial
By Catherine Putz
ASAP or maybe never: In August, the WHO wanted to visit Turkmenistan ASAP to test suspected COVID-19 samples. To date, no new mission has taken place.
Turkmenistan (Finally) Allowing the WHO In
By Catherine Putz
But what will the WHO find? The WHO has been unwilling to criticize countries about their pandemic responses, but has been quick to praise them.
After COVID-19, It’s Time for Washington to Embrace a Bolder Taiwan Strategy
By Craig Singleton
The time has come for a rethink of U.S. Taiwan policy.
Taiwan and the WHO: Ambassador Stanley Kao
By Shannon Tiezzi
As the WHA opens, Taiwan's top representative in the United States talks about his country's representation in the global health body.
India’s Big Test at the World Health Organization
By Mohamed Zeeshan
India gets to lead the WHO’s Executive Board at a political charged time, presenting challenges and opportunities.
Taiwan and the WHO: People Power Will Prevail
By Johnny Chiang
The KMT’s chairman makes the case for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Organization.
World Health Organization Tackles Misinformation Over China Coronavirus Outbreak
By Associated Press
The WHO says the new epidemic has been accompanied by a massive “infodemic” — an overabundance of information, some accurate and some not.
Amid Coronavirus Panic, Taiwan Scrambles to Distinguish Itself From China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Confusion over Taiwan's status has seen flights cancelled as part of broader bans on China traffic.
Confirmed: China Visitor to Thailand Infected with New Coronavirus Strain
By Associated Press
Thai officials have reported that a traveler from Wuhan has been hospitalized in Thailand with the virus.
A Crucial New Phase in the Battle to End TB in Southeast Asia
By Poonam Khetrapal Singh
A new plan to tackle latent TB will prove vital to routing the disease.
Taiwan Seeks to Share Its Advances in Digital Healthcare
By Chen Shih-Chung
Taiwan can help countries around the world achieve the goal of universal health coverage by 2030.
Vaccines Work, Just Look at Asia
By Poonam Khetrapal Singh
Just ask the millions of happy, healthy, and vaccinated children across the region.
Including Taiwan Should Not Be a Troubling Issue for the WHO
By Shih-Chia Lin
Despite the new WHO director-general's emphasis on reform and inclusion, Taiwan remains sidelined.
Malaysia Still on the Wrong Path on Women’s Rights
By David Hutt
A recent UN conference scrutinized the country’s record with respect to female genital mutilation.
WHO Déjà Vu: Taiwan Not Invited to World Health Assembly
By DD Wu
WHA says cross-strait understanding between China and Taiwan is the basis for invitation
Can Pakistan’s Health Star Turn the WHO Around?
By Grace Guo
A closer look at the profile of Sania Nishtar.
China's Medical Diplomacy
By David Volodzko
China's latest contribution to the WHO is part of a long history of using medical diplomacy as soft power.
Pakistan Faces Travel Restrictions Over Polio Concerns
By Ankit Panda
Due to new concerns over the spread of polio, Pakistanis will face travel restrictions.
India Winning Polio Fight
Last year marked India’s first year free of Polio. There are lessons from India’s success for its neighbors.
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