WHO Members Approve Health Regulation Amendments, Extend Pandemic Accord Talks

The World Health Assembly sets a new deadline for finalizing a global pandemic agreement while adopting crucial changes to international health regulations.

• Member states agreed on amendments to the International Health Regulations to better prepare for future pandemics.
• Negotiations on a comprehensive global pandemic accord have been extended for up to one year.
• The new regulations define 'pandemic emergency' and aim to ensure equitable access to medical resources.
• The assembly highlighted the need for coordinated international action and improved national health capacities.
• A resolution was passed to align Palestine's participation in WHO with its UN observer status.

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