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Africa: Who Is Finalizing a New Treaty That Prepares for the Next Pandemic - but the U.S. Isn't Signing

  • On March 20, 2025, WHO member states adopted the world’s first global pandemic agreement after over three years of negotiations in Geneva.
  • The negotiations began as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, while the U.S. Withdrew amid sovereignty concerns and protection of pharmaceutical interests.
  • The agreement establishes new platforms for pandemic surveillance, equitable sharing of health products, and coordination among countries to strengthen prevention and response systems.
  • The agreement was approved decisively in Committee, with no objections and a small number of abstentions, and it clearly states that WHO lacks the authority to override national laws or require countries to implement particular health measures.
  • The treaty will take effect once ratified by enough countries, promising faster vaccine access worldwide and improved global pandemic preparedness but may take years to implement fully.
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Global Diaspora News broke the news in on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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