WHO members adopt historic pandemic agreement in wake of COVID-19 | Things to know
Member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday adopted by consensus the first-ever Pandemic Agreement, a global treaty aimed at ensuring more effective and equitable responses to future health emergencies. The decision, taken at the 78th World Health Assembly, marks the culmination of over three years of negotiations launched in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This landmark decision is a victory for public health, science, and multilateral action,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “It reflects the collective commitment of our Member States to protect the world from future pandemics.”
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