WHO Agreement on Future Pandemics

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
WHO members adopt landmark agreement on preparing for future pandemics following Covid-19 outbreak. The pact is a victory for public health, science, and multilateral action.

Key Points

  • Landmark agreement adopted by WHO on preparing for future pandemics
  • Legally binding pact welcomed with applause by member countries
  • Victory for public health, science, and multilateral action

Pros

  • Legally binding pact adopted by WHO member countries
  • Seen as a victory for global health agency
  • Aims to better protect the world from future pandemic threats

Cons

  • Some countries, including Poland, Israel, Italy, Russia, Slovakia, and Iran, abstained from voting