11th World Melioidosis Congress

26–29 July 2027 | Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak. Revisiting History, Embarking the Future.

Welcome Remarks by Co-Chairs of World Melioidosis Congress (WMC) XI 2027

We look forward to welcoming you to Kuching in 2027!

We are deeply honoured and delighted to announce the launch of the webpage for the upcoming 11th World Melioidosis Congress (WMC XI). It will be held from 26 - 29 July 2027 in the beautiful city of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, lush rainforests, and warm hospitality.

The theme for WMC XI is “Revisiting History, Embarking the Future” The first melioidosis symposium took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1994. It subsequently evolved into regular biennial or triennial congresses, hosted in cities across the Asia-Pacific region, including Thailand, Singapore, Australia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. WMC has served as a global platform for the melioidosis community to share the latest findings, discuss challenges, and collaborate on innovative solutions to combat this complex disease. It has also been instrumental in nurturing young clinicians and researchers, as well as fostering long-term collaborations and friendships.

The Organizing Committee

WMC XI 2027 Congress Leadership

Dr Yuwana Podin

Congress Co-chair

Molecular Microbiology, Institute of Health and Community Medicine, University Malaysia Sarawak

Dr Tonnii Sia

Congress Co-chair

Infectious Diseases Physician and Internal Medicine Consultant, Department of Medicine, Miri Hospital

Professor Bart Currie

Organising Committee

Infectious Diseases Consultant,

Menzies School of Health

Research, Northern Territory, Australia

Dr Chua Hock Hin

Organising Committee

Infectious Diseases Consultant, Sarawak General Hospital

Dr David Dance

Organising Committee

Clinical Microbiologist, Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital Wellcome Research Unit (Retired)

Dr Ngan Hie Ung

Organising Committee

Public Health Physician, Hospital Director, Sarawak General Hospital

Dr Rasidah Senian

Organising Committee

Infectious Diseases Consultant, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity

Dr Sheila Nathan

Organising Committee

Molecular Microbiology, Malaysian National University (Retired)

Dr Vanitha Mariappan

Organising Committee

Medical Microbiology, Faculty Health Sciences Malaysian National University

Call for Abstracts

Share your research and findings at the 11th World Melioidosis Congress (WMC XI).

Join clinicians, research scientists, and public health specialists in Kuching, Sarawak, as we explore the theme: Revisiting History, Embarking the Future

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Collaborators & Sponsors

Post Graduate Medical Education Society, Miri Hospital

Organising Society

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Collaborating Institutions

Department of Medicine, Miri Hospital

Collaborating Institutions

Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak)

Supporting Partners

Kenes MP Asia Pte Ltd (Kenes Group)

Congress Secretariat & Management

Key Highlights & Featured Topics

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Congress Location & Accommodation

Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak

68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg,

93000 Kuching, Sarawak