Tag: #globalhealth

WHO races to finalize pathogen-sharing annex meant to prevent ‘vaccine apartheid’ in the next pandemic

Negotiators in Geneva have six days to lock in rules for sharing dangerous pathogens—and guarantees that poorer countries get vaccines and treatments in return.

#who, #pandemic, #vaccines, #globalhealth, #treaty

U.S. says it has completed WHO withdrawal, but legal fight looms over unpaid dues

Trump administration declares the U.S. has left the WHO, ending funding and participation, while WHO and legal experts dispute exit terms tied to arrears.

#who, #globalhealth, #uspolicy, #pandemicprep

WHO Extends Polio Global Health Emergency, Stops Short of Pandemic Label

WHO extended polio’s decade-long highest global health alert, citing ongoing spread risks, but said the virus does not meet the new “pandemic emergency” bar.

#polio, #who, #vaccines, #globalhealth, #publichealth