🧪 #PandemicAccord #PABS
“The message from one African country after another was that they would not allow a repeat of the inequity seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and would not compromise on certain key issue”
📢 This week, the next phase of #pandemicaccord discussions begins.
💉An intergovernmental working group (IGWG) will meet to discuss the process to develop the Pathogen Access and Benefits (PABS) annex.
🚪As far as we can understand, the meeting is not open to stakeholders.
Next week, discussions will continue in Geneva on the #PandemicAccord.
In the wake of the US withdrawal from global health, the pandemic treaty has arrived just in time to meet the moment.
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Our deep thanks to all the current and former world leaders who united in 2021 with their urgent call for global cooperation: bit.ly/4mG5FtE
The #PandemicAccord you championed was adopted on 20 May 2025, at the 78th World Health Assembly. Congratulations!
The words “historic” and “landmark” have been overused, but they are perfectly apt to describe the adoption of the #PandemicAccord, and approval of the next increase in assessed contributions to @who.int.
My thanks to all Health Ministers for demonstrating a strong vote of confidence in WHO. #WHA78
The point of the #PandemicAccord is the people of our world.
It is about making the world safer for them, and their children and grandchildren.
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Obrigado, my brother President João Lourenço, for joining us at the #WHA78 - it was our honour to have African Union Chair with us for the historic moment when the #PandemicAccord was adopted.
We deeply value your commitment to #HealthForAll, and contribution of $8 million to our lifesaving work.
Congratulations @drtedros.who.int, @who.int and Member States on the #PandemicAccord.
IOM is committed to supporting implementation, advancing equitable health systems and inclusive care pathways to ensure no one is left behind, including migrants and host communities.
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Hvala, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, for joining us at #WHA78 - for the historic adoption of the #PandemicAccord. We value #Croatia's involvement in the negotiations.
We took a moment to celebrate the legacy of Dr Andrija Štampar, the President of the first World Health Assembly in 1948.
Communities must be at the centre of pandemic preparedness, prevention, and responses - including implementing the #PandemicAccord. 🎯
#WHA78 #LetCommunitiesLead | @coalitionplus.bsky.social
Exciting book launch by @pritipatnaik.bsky.social @genevahealthfiles.bsky.social: Negotiating Equity, Amendments to the IHR.
Very timely with the upcoming entry into force of the lastest #IHR amendment and the adoption of the #PandemicAccord.
#WHA78 #GlobalHealth #IDsky
🛟The passage of the #pandemicaccord will make the world safer from pandemic threats.
💉"There is work to do, but the road ahead is clear."
🚨 Excellent reporting by @paulnuki.bsky.social on the pandemic agreement - what has been achieved and next steps.
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An amazing achievement. The member states of @WHO approved the #pandemicaccord which will make the world a safer place and more ready for the next #pandemic 👏👏
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A milestone for global health! 🌍🩺
InciSioN welcomes the adoption of the #PandemicAccord — a leap toward equity, preparedness, and inclusive action in future health emergencies.
#WHA78 #Youth4Health #SurgeryIsEssential
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Well done! Historic moment, #PandemicAccord passed, now article 11 on #PABS, Pathogens access and Benefits Sharing negotiations need to be finalized before member states start to ratified. 60 countries’ ratification is necessary to come into force
#PandemicAccord finally is adopted! A big step forward for humanity and #HealthForAll. Pathogens don’t respect borders — and humanity must stand united against future pandemics and outbreaks.
🔔New Article: A New #PandemicAgreement: Multilateralism Under Strain, but Still Standing
With the #PandemicAccord resolution officially adopted today by @who.int Member States, don’t miss this timely analysis by @emmanuellecousin.bsky.social & Ricardo Matute.
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Prof Dame Jenny Harries, UKHSA Chief Executive said, 'It is gratifying to see the Pandemic Agreement adopted. It is clear that international co-operation and collaboration must be at the very heart of our pandemic preparedness strategy if it is to be effective, and this agreement is a welcome step towards making the world a safer place from pandemic threats.'
Member States of the World Health Organization (@who.int) today formally adopted the world's first Pandemic Agreement.
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Brilliant to see the #PandemicAccord officially adopted after years of negotiations - and with the references we've advocated for on human rights, the definition of people in vulnerable situations, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
📊 Who's showing up big at WHA78?
China’s delegation is 6x larger than expected for its income level. France, Germany, Japan & Spain also stand out.
#PandemicAccord #GlobalHealth #IDsky 💊🌐
Fantastic news that the WHA has officially adopted the #PandemicAccord! 👏👏👏
#PandemicAccord is a big step for global health security and solidarity. It may not include everything we had hoped for, but it is a breakthrough. I am pleased to see multilateralism deliver - but we must now build trust, ensure fair access to health tools, and support WHO’s leadership.
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Good news: 124 countries in favour, 0 objections, 11 abstentions (really?).
Next step: a Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system.
Yesterday, the #PandemicAccord was approved.
This is a huge step forward for #globalhealth but we must not lose progress on #HIV.
📢 #WHA78 must pave the way for progress on all existing and re-emerging pandemics!
UHC2030 welcomes the adoption of the #PandemicAccord at #WHA78 — a historic commitment that places #UniversalHealthCoverage at the center of future pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. Thank you
@who.int Member States, for your dedication to making #HealthForAll a reality.
It's official: the #PandemicAccord is officially adopted by the World Health Assembly!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
@who.int plenary adopts the #PandemicAccord!
We now have a new tool in the global health toolbox, and hopefully we will manage to make the best of it!
There is a lot of work between now and full implementation, not the least negotiating the #PABS instrument!
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Photo taken of table with Chairs and members of the WHO Secretariat immediately after the Pandemic Accord was officially approved at the opening session of #WHA78 on May 20th, 2025
And that's it officially passed - #PandemicAccord now adopted as first order business at #WHA78 this morning. Well done to all who worked so hard to push for this important policy #HealthEquity #GlobalHealth #HealthforAll
