Indonesia Just Left WHO’s Southeast Asia Region: Here’s Why That Matters for Global Health
In May 2025, Indonesia formally left the WHO’s South-East Asia Region (SEARO) and joined the Western Pacific Region (WPRO). While the shift was bureaucratically framed, the political and strategic implications are profound. This realignment reshapes Indonesia’s position in global health governance and offers insight into how middle-income countries are rethinking their multilateral engagements. The decision, finalized during the 78th World Health Assembly (see WHO Doc … Continue reading Indonesia Just Left WHO’s Southeast Asia Region: Here’s Why That Matters for Global Health
