World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement
The World Health Organization adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement to enhance monitoring and surveillance of national responses to health threats, following negotiations sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. The agreement aims to improve international coordination, surveillance, and access to vaccines and treatments.
Key Points
- Historic day for WHO with the adoption of the Pandemic Agreement
- Agreement focuses on better detection and combat of pandemics
- Treaty ensures more equitable access to vaccines and treatments
Pros
- Enhanced ability to monitor and surveil health threats
- Improved international coordination to combat pandemics
- Guarantees countries sharing virus samples will receive tests, medicines, and vaccines
Cons
- US not part of the final stages of the agreement
- $1.7 billion gap in 2026-2027 spending plans