Resumed fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement The resumed fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement will be conducted in hybrid format during 20–22 January 2026.

8⃣ #IGWG4 resumed’s public session recordings are available online for anyone who’d like to catch up on the details 🎥👇
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3️⃣ The Bureau circulated an updated text to Member States on Wednesday morning to push negotiations toward convergence. It was also reported that Indonesia and Switzerland prepared proposals ahead of the resumed #IGWG4.

Round 4️⃣ of #PABS Annex negotiations via @who.int’s #IGWG wrapped up today in Geneva after a 3-day extended session.. While far from a final agreement, parts of the text were 🟡 yellowed, signalling steps toward ‘initial convergence’.

Key takeaways from #IGWG4 resumed 🧵👇🏼

#IGWG4 Session with Relevant Stakeholders @who.int

The WHO secretariat circulated the onscreen version of the PABS text reflecting discussions up to 17:40 CET on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 to non-State actors in official relations at 21:35 CET. #IGWG4 @who.int

🔓 Open sessions for the public & stakeholders during resumed #IGWG4: • Opening session (Tue, 09:00–09:30 CET) • Report & closing session (Thu, 17:00–17:30 CET)

📺 live streaming: apps.who.int/gb/IGWG/e/e_...

TODAY! @who.int Member States resume #PABS negotiations in #Geneva for 3 days (Jan. 20-22)
NOTE 📌relevant stakeholder engagement will be more limited than usual during resumed #IGWG4 • Tue: no briefing • Wed: no briefing • Thu: briefing 09:00–09:30 CET
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Draft revised programme of work - Resumed fourth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the
WHO Pandemic Agreement (resolution WHA78.1) @who.int #IGWG4 apps.who.int/gb/IGWG/pdf_...

Apparently non-State actors in official relations and relevant stakeholders are not welcome (physically) at the resumed session of #IGWG4 in January 2026: "Please also note that Relevant Stakeholders are invited to participate in the meeting virtually."

In the @rani.co Playbook: Resilient & United 🤜🏽🤛🏽 Spotlight on #BRF2025 🔦 Celebrating @ranafrica.org ’s 2️⃣ years 🎉 #IGWG4 TBC ⏸️ Deals for aid and food ✒️ Eyes on #H5N1 #Marburg #mpox 📊 Latest from @who.int @undp.org @gavi.org @cepi.net 📰 & more!

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STUCK IN A MOMENT: As the May 2026 deadline to conclude the World Health Organization’s pandemic agreement nears, negotiators are stuck at the starting line. pro.politico.eu/news/the-pan... @who.int #IGWG4

7️⃣ #IGWG4 resumes Jan 20–22. Ahead of that, the Bureau is expected to convene informal discussions & circulate text proposals for some sections of the #PABS Annex. The Secretariat will also prepare additional technical analysis on several issues. More updates soon – stay tuned.

The 4th round of #PABS Annex negotiations has adjourned. @who.int Member States struggled to make progress toward consensus and to expand 🟡 yellow text – but agreed to extend #IGWG4 and reconvene in the new year for 3 days (Jan. 20-22).

Main takeaways from #IGWG4 final days 🧵👇🏼

The resumed session of #IGWG4 will take place from 20-22 January 2026. @who.int

Contracts that Restrict Patent Filing or Impose Patent-Licensing Obligations - Knowledge Ecology International Contracts that restrict patent filing or impose patent-licensing obligations This briefing note illustrates examples of contractual language from data-sharing agreements and material transfer agreemen...

Contracts that Restrict Patent Filing or Impose Patent-Licensing Obligations www.keionline.org/bn-2025-4 @arianna-s.bsky.social @keiwashdc.bsky.social @who.int #IGWG4

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to engage during the #IGWG4 negotiations this week!

Midway through #IGWG4, progress on the #PandemicAgreement’s #PABS Annex remains slow, with several pending issues and limited negotiation days.

Here are key midweek takeaways 🧵👇🏼

Day 3 of the @who.int #IGWG4

The 16:45 CET onscreen text (2 December 2025) was shared with non-State actors in official relations at 20:27 CET, Tuesday, 2 December 2025. #IGWG4

Group for Equity & Africa Group + Sudan, Masr, Libya, and Somalia: PABS material and sequence information agreement 2 (2 December 2025) @who.int #IGWG4 apps.who.int/gb/igwg/pdf_...

Group for Equity & Africa Group + Sudan, Egypt, Libya, and Somalia combined: PABS material and sequence information agreement 1 (2 December 2025) @who.int #IGWG4
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Group for Equity & Africa Group + Sudan, Egypt, Somalia, Libya Data Access Agreement (2 December 2025) apps.who.int/gb/igwg/pdf_... @who.int #IGWG4

IGWG 4 - KEI statement on the 2025 European Health Data Spaces Regulation - Knowledge Ecology International On Monday, 1 December 2025, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following statement on the 2025 European Health Data Spaces Regulation during the afternoon ession with Relevant Stakeho...

IGWG 4 – KEI statement on the 2025 European Health Data Spaces Regulation @who.int #IGWG4 @keiwashdc.bsky.social @jamielove.bsky.social @thirugeneva.bsky.social

"We would like to shed further light on the European Health Data Spaces Regulation which entered into force on 26 March 2025. This regulation may be of interest to WHO negotiators on pathogen access and benefit-sharing. Contrary to what some have told the IGWG members, the regulation covers more than patient records, and also includes genomic information, including on pathogens, blood samples, prices, invoices, and clinical trial data, and other information. The health data spaces regulation creates a highly regulated system of access for researchers who want to benefit from the system, for what is referred to as “secondary uses” of health data. This includes R&D on new products, training Artificial Intelligence systems, and policy analysis. The data space regulation sets out a system for registration of users of the data and obligations to ensure that data is only used for authorized purposes, and to keep records and be subject to audits. These provisions may provide a useful model for some elements of the PABS."

IGWG 4 - KEI statement on the 2025 European Health Data Spaces Regulation - 1 December 2025 @keiwashdc.bsky.social @who.int #IGWG4 @jamielove.bsky.social @thirugeneva.bsky.social

2️⃣ @drtedros.who.int reminded delegations:
💥 Only 12 negotiation days remain after #IGWG4.
💥 Use this week fully — don’t wait until the May deadline to get the deal done.
💥 Work toward convergence.
His message was clear: the world cannot afford to miss this opportunity.

1️⃣ As the midpoint of the process, #IGWG4 is a critical session. A draft text is on the table, but consensus remains challenging. The Bureau called on Member States to work toward convergence and ideally 🟡 “yellow” text this week to stay on track for May’s deadline.

Today, @who.int Member States returned to #Geneva for #IGWG4, resuming negotiations on the #PABS annex – a cornerstone of the #PandemicAgreement.

Here are the key takeaways from Day 1️⃣ – and the main topics to watch as discussions unfold this week 🧵👇🏼

Keep Up the Multilateral Effort – Joint Statement  - RANI Released in advance of the Fourth Meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG4; 1-5 Dec. 2025). We encourage steadfast work to advance text negotiations of the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sha...

In advance for #IGWG4 @rani.co joined @nschwalbe.bsky.social Spark Street Advisors, Panel for a Global Public Health Convention & @helenclarknz.bsky.social @theindpanel.bsky.social in encouraging steadfast work on a #multilateral #PABS Annex. rani.co/keep-up-the-...

Negotiations of #IGWG4 kicked off today on the pandemic agreement #PABS Annex. Stay tuned for updates throughout the week. apps.who.int/gb/IGWG/e/e_...

Zimbabwe speaking on behalf of the African Group, Masr, and the Group for Equity (over 80 countries). @who.int #IGWG4 #PABS