Member states of the World Health Organization (“WHO”) have agreed on the International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (“Treaty”), after three years of discussions. The purpose of the rules under the Treaty is to help countries work together to stop new diseases like COVID-19, from becoming a global threat.
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The Treaty provides for rules with respect to sharing of information in a timely manner, fair access to vaccines and medicines, and stronger health systems. WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the deal as “a significant milestone in our shared journey towards a safer world”. It is only the second time in the WHO’s 75-year history that an international agreement of this type has been reached. It still needs to be formally adopted by members when they meet for the World Health Assembly.
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