Financing for prevention and preparedness divides rich and poor countries discussing a “pandemic treaty.” Access to vaccines, like those administered during COVID-19 pandemic, is one of the divisions. (REUTERS)
Health officials from around the world, as they gather to discuss a treaty addressing pandemic prevention next week, are struggling to agree on funding for developing countries and measures to thwart jumps by pathogens from animals into humans. The meeting, starting in Geneva on Monday, is part of ongoing negotiations by the decision-making body of the World Health Organization to tackle pandemic threats in a legally binding accord. Representatives from as many as 194 member countries could take part. Full story (by Reuters)