WHO member countries reach landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics
Member countries of the World Health Organization have finalised an agreement on how to tackle future pandemics. The landmark treaty seeks to avoid mistakes made during the COVID-19 crisis. It addresses structural inequities on the development of drugs, vaccines and health tools. The finalised text will be presented for sign-off at the WHO's annual assembly next month. This is just the second time in the health agency's 75-year history that member countries have reached a binding agreement — the last being an accord on tobacco control in 2003.
Member countries of the World Health Organization have finalised an agreement on how to tackle future pandemics. The landmark treaty seeks to avoid mistakes made during the COVID-19 crisis. It addresses structural inequities on the development of drugs, vaccines and health tools. The finalised text will be presented for sign-off at the WHO's annual assembly next month. This is just the second time in the health agency's 75-year history that member countries have reached a binding agreement — the last being an accord on tobacco control in 2003.
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