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Live from WHA78: A look at the Pandemic Agreement
With the 78th World Health Assembly in full swing, we dig into the main talking point of the conference: the Pandemic Agreement.
The landmark treaty was adopted during this year’s edition of the annual summit. The agreement is designed to create a world better prepared for pandemics, ensuring a more equitable distribution of lifesaving medical interventions — a key challenge highlighted by the COVID-19 response. We delve into what this means for pandemic preparedness and chart the essential next steps.
During the conversation, we also discuss the funding challenges faced by the World Health…
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