WHO Pandemic Treaty Passes Without US Support
The World Health Assembly overwhelmingly adopted the world’s first pandemic accord, aiming to improve international cooperation and response to future outbreaks. The agreement emphasizes strengthening health systems, sharing resources equitably, and establishing a mechanism for sharing pathogen information. Notable, however, was the absence of the United States, which withdrew from the WHO under the Trump administration, citing mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite criticism from a U.S. representative who called for a WHO overhaul, the agreement was lauded by global leaders as a significant step towards pandemic preparedness.
John Q. Hosedrinker