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World Health Assembly adopts first global pandemic agreement, UN welcomes move

3409970 · May 20, 2025
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The World Health Organization adopted by consensus a new pandemic agreement after more than three years of negotiations; the United Nations said the pact aims to strengthen preparedness, equity and global cooperation for future health emergencies.

The World Health Assembly on Friday adopted by consensus the world’s first pandemic agreement, a decision the United Nations called a landmark outcome of more than three years of negotiations following the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The UN spokesperson said the agreement “strengthened global preparedness against pandemics, ensures equity and…

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