The United States has opted out of the World Health Organization's 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations, initiated to strengthen global pandemic response. These amendments included a clear definition of pandemic emergencies and enhanced information-sharing globally. They also aimed to ensure developing countries gained equitable access to medical products. However, US officials criticized the language of the amendments as vague and concerned about international bureaucrats influencing US health policies, reflecting long-standing skepticism of multilateral agreements among US conservatives.
The United States has formally rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) aimed at enhancing global pandemic responses, citing concerns over sovereignty.
The amendments sought to provide clearer definitions for pandemic emergencies, improve international information-sharing, and ensure equitable access to medical products for poorer nations.
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