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Washington Post
20-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response
GENEVA — The World Health Organization's member countries on Tuesday approved an agreement to better prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics in the wake of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus. Sustained applause echoed in a Geneva hall hosting the WHO's annual assembly as the measure — debated and devised over three years — passed without opposition.
Irish Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
Landmark global pandemic agreement adopted by World Health Organisation members
Members of the World Health Organisation (WHO) adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday on how to prepare for future pandemics following the Covid-19 outbreak, which killed millions of people 2020 and 2022. After three years of negotiations, the legally binding pact was adopted by the World Health Assembly in Geneva. WHO member countries welcomed its passing with applause. – Reuters
