WHO States Miss 2nd Pandemic Treaty Deadline Over PABS Dispute
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Updated · World Economic Forum · May 13
WHO States Miss 2nd Pandemic Treaty Deadline Over PABS Dispute
2 articles · Updated · World Economic Forum · May 13
1 May talks ended without agreement on pathogen access and benefit sharing, forcing WHO member states to miss a second deadline for the pandemic treaty.
PABS remains the main obstacle because it would set both how countries share pathogen data and what access they receive to vaccines and other benefits in a future outbreak.
18 May is now out of reach for ratification at the World Health Assembly, a setback independent preparedness panel co-chairs called deeply regrettable.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said further negotiations could still bridge differences, but warned countries to act urgently because the next pandemic is a matter of when, not if.
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