World Leaders Renew Commitment to Protect the World from Future Pandemics

Political leaders coming together at the second high-level meeting held within the scope of the United Nations General Assembly renewed their commitments to make the world safer against potential future pandemics.

New Steps for Global Health Security

Political leaders meeting at the United Nations General Assembly explicitly emphasized their determination to prevent pandemics, strengthen preparedness processes, and increase response capacities.

At the meeting, it was underlined that shortcomings in the field of global health security must be addressed and fairer investments must be implemented.

International Cooperation and Approaches

Countries stated that strengthening preparedness processes against pandemics is possible through a holistic approach encompassing all state and societal structures.

Progress recorded over the past three years was discussed, and the importance of concrete steps taken was shared with participants.

Current Agreements and WHO's Emphasis

Leaders evaluated the adoption of the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement and the amendments to the International Health Regulations as important achievements.

World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that sustainable action and investment are essential for global protection.

Future Negotiations

At the meeting, it was stated that negotiations regarding the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing system annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement must be urgently completed.