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The Pandemic Agreement: Symbolic Consolidation of a New Pandemic Industry

The Pandemic Agreement: Symbolic Consolidation of a New Pandemic Industry

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After three years of negotiation, the delegates of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) agreed on the text of the Pandemic Agreement, which now goes for vote at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) at the end of May 2025.

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Commentary on the WHO’s Draft Pandemic Agreement: Pointless Verbiage

Commentary on the WHO’s Draft Pandemic Agreement: Pointless Verbiage

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The language continues to contradict previous WHO understanding and public health norms, promoting whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches rather than proportionate measures that minimize long-term harm, and ignores the basic policy requirement of considering any resource allocations against other competing priorities.

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