KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia is committed to elevating rare diseases as a regional priority as the host of the Asean Health Ministers' Meeting (AHMM) 2026.

He said the approach would be grounded in a people-centred strategy, solidarity, and practical harmony, with a focus on regional cooperation.

"As Asean Chair and host of the AHMM 2026, Malaysia is committed to elevating rare diseases as a regional Asean agenda, grounded in a people-centred approach, solidarity and practical harmony.

"I hope to see capacity-building efforts, the establishment of centres of excellence, research collaboration, clinical trials, governance strengthening, and patient empowerment reinforced at the Asea...