WHO’s Tedros says ‘time has come’ for pandemic treaty

World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a speedy launch to global negotiations for an international treaty on pandemic preparedness and response on Monday. “The one recommendation I believe will do the most to strengthen WHO and global health security is the recommendation of a treaty on pandemic preparedness and response which could also strengthen relations between member states and foster co-operation,” said Tedros.

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