"Countries have been trying to agree how they should share information on pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, that could cause pandemics and what access to any resulting vaccines, tests and treatments they should be guaranteed in return."
"Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO's director general, urged nations to continue approaching the outstanding issues with a sense of urgency because the next pandemic is a matter of when, not if."
"A lack of action to prevent and prepare for the next pandemic threat is a disservice to humanity, the statement said."
"High levels of mistrust between richer and poorer countries have slowed progress, with disinformation circulating complicating the negotiations."
Negotiators missed a key deadline to finalize a global pandemic treaty, raising concerns about unpreparedness for future outbreaks. Countries are struggling to agree on sharing information about pathogens and ensuring access to vaccines and treatments. The pathogen access and benefit sharing system must be established before the WHO's pandemic agreement can take effect. Former leaders expressed regret over the lack of agreement, emphasizing the need for urgent action to prevent future pandemics. Mistrust between nations has hindered progress since plans for the treaty were announced in 2021.
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