Global Pandemic Treaty Negotiations Stall, Future Uncertain
TL;DR
Countries have failed to agree on a global treaty to prepare for future pandemics, with key issues like equitable access to vaccines and financing for surveillance systems causing delays. Negotiators will request more time to finalize the treaty, which was a major agenda item for the upcoming World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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