Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB)
WHO negotiations for Pandemic Treaty extended due to disagreements
WHO members failed to agree on a final version of the new Pandemic Treaty which is to be adopted at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. Global North countries are resisting calls for suspension of intellectual property claims on essential products, including vaccines
Pandemic Treaty continues to negate principles of equity and justice
Pandemic Treaty talks face hurdles as equity concerns, corporate dominance, and calls for fair health frameworks remain unaddressed
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