At its 78th annual Assembly, the World Health Organization (WHO) member states ratified a significant treaty on global pandemic preparedness, marking only the second such achievement in WHO history. Stemming from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemicâwhich led to over 20 million deathsâthe treaty calls for enhanced prevention measures, improved monitoring systems, and equitable distribution of health products like vaccines. A crucial element is the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS), which aims to facilitate rapid genetic data sharing among nations to minimize future health crises. Implementation details are to be finalized by 2026.
The WHO Pandemic Agreement, a historic treaty on pandemic preparedness, aims to enhance prevention measures, equity in health product distribution, and improve global collaboration through resource sharing.
The treaty emphasizes the need for equitable access to pandemic-related products such as vaccines, personal protective equipment, and medicines for low-income countries.
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