Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:35pm on 27 May 2024,Monday International
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence in securing a global pandemic agreement, despite negotiators missing the deadline ahead of the World Health Assembly. Nations have struggled for two years to establish binding commitments for pandemic preparedness and response after the devastating impact of COVID-19. Tedros acknowledged the challenges negotiators faced but praised their dedication and urged continued efforts. The assembly, running until June 1, will review the negotiation outcomes and decide on next steps. Parallel talks on revising the International Health Regulations may see progress during the assembly.
