Looming deadline puts pressure on slow pandemic treaty negotiations

Looming deadline puts pressure on slow pandemic treaty negotiations

Controversial topics, little time and closed doors - talks are moving slowly and significant disagreements are yet to be negotiated among the World Health Organisation (WHO) members on a Pandemic Accord.

Controversial issues, lack of time and closed-door discussions: negotiations on the international pandemic treaty are progressing slowly and WHO members have yet to overcome significant disagreements.