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Welcome Remarks by the Co-Chairs
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
Assoc Prof 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 Ngian 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 Microbiologist, Malaysian National University (Retired)
Dr Vanitha Mariappan
Organising Committee
Medical Microbiologist, Faculty Health Sciences Malaysian National University
Collaborators
Post Graduate Medical Education Society, Miri Hospital
Organising Society
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
Collaborating Institution
Supported by
Congress Location & Accommodation
Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak
68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg,
93000 Kuching, Sarawak