Talks on pandemic treaty stalled despite 'inevitable' new pandemic

29/05/2024 4 min
Talks on pandemic treaty stalled despite 'inevitable' new pandemic

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Episode Synopsis

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the international community agreed it needed new systems to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response. But the World Health Organisation meeting in Geneva remains at odds this week over a new landmark pandemic treaty. Having failed to agree a finalised draft ahead of the meeting, it appears now that agreement on a new timeline cannot be reached. And scientists are warning the next pandemic is "just around the corner."

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