On March 20, 2025, the World Health Organization adopted a historic pandemic agreement aimed at enhancing global health security after the COVID-19 crisis. This accord mandates participating countries to strengthen disease surveillance, healthcare workforces, and regulatory systems. It emphasizes improved communications about pandemics and allocates resources for research and response efforts. Critical mechanisms for vaccines and countermeasures production and distribution are also included. However, notable is the U.S.'s absence, driven by political opposition despite initial support from the Biden administration, signaling challenges in international health collaboration.
The agreement will bolster pandemic preparation within individual countries and around the world. Countries signing onto the agreement are committing to improve their disease surveillance and grow their health care workforces.
The accord encourages countries to strengthen their health regulations and infrastructure, improve communication with the public about pandemics, and increase funding for preparation and response efforts.
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