Nations update health emergency laws, extend pandemic treaty talks
The World Health Assembly amended its International Health Regulations and prolonged treaty talks up to a year.
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The World Health Assembly amended its International Health Regulations and prolonged treaty talks up to a year.
The U.N. health chief called the pandemic treaty 'a once-in-a-generation opportunity' to improve global health systems.
Negotiators had to juggle the promotion of health access and global equity with reaffirmation of nations' sovereignty.
WHO's chief warned that 'a torrent of mis- and disinformation' affects pandemic treaty negotiations restarting this week.
The World Health Organization's executive board began planning for the World Health Assembly.
Negotiators are expected to submit a draft pandemic accord to the 194-nation World Health Assembly for approval next May.
The 76th World Health Assembly ended after moving to strengthen its budget and broaden access to health care.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus many of the world's glaring inequalities between rich and poorer nations.
WHO's chief declared monkeypox a global health emergency, citing a rapid escalation in cases to more than 16,000 among 75 nations and territories.
Nations appeased conservatives with a new strategy for HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections that omits a glossary of sexual health terms.
The World Health Organization's governing body opened its weeklong annual meeting against a backdrop of financial tumoil and war in Europe.
After an emergency meeting, WHO’s director said he accepted a panel's recommendation to skip an emergency declaration.