Malaysia wants further discussion of amendments to International Health Regulations, says KJ


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is not rejecting the United States' proposal to amend the International Health Regulations (IHR) at the World Health Organisation's (WHO) annual assembly, but would like it to be discussed further, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Health Minister said the United States should have conducted more discussions with WHO member countries, including Malaysia, before making proposals to amend the IHR at the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA).

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