WHO chief hopes for ‘historic’ pandemic accord

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief emphasized the need for a historic agreement on global health security as negotiations for a new pandemic accord begin. The aim is to better equip the world to prevent and respond to future pandemics. The accord, expected to be reached by May 2024, would mark a paradigm shift and recognize the interconnectedness of nations in addressing global health threats. The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a reminder of the importance of a collective response and the lessons learned.

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