World Health Organization's Global Pandemic Treaty Rejection
The World Health Organization's proposed global pandemic treaty was rejected after two years of closed-door meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. Countries were unable to deliver an agreed proposal, with concerns about unelected health bureaucrats deciding major global decisions. The U.S. Republican senators and the House Freedom Caucus urged Biden not to sign off on the draft treaty. Despite the challenges, efforts will continue to reach an agreement for a pandemic treaty.
Key Points
- W.H.O.'s proposed global pandemic treaty was rejected after two years of meetings
- Countries were unable to agree on a final draft
- Concerns about sovereignty and unelected health bureaucrats making decisions
- Efforts will continue to reach an agreement for a pandemic treaty
Cons
- Challenges in reaching an agreed proposal
- Concerns about unelected health bureaucrats making major global decisions
- Resistance from some countries like the U.S. and the UK