Agreement on sharing pathogen access unlikely at World Health Assembly, may delay pandemic treaty
Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing is crucial for developing tests, vaccines and treatments rapidly, with African nations wanting equitable access. Photo for representation: iStockEven after two years of negotiations, countries have not reached a consensus on the finer details of the pandemic agreement
World Health Assembly approves resolution that calls for mental health support to be included in emergency responses
Photo for representation: iStockAuthors of the draft expressed concern at the continued discrimination and stigma suffered by victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters
World Health Assembly: Countries approve draft to improve organ transplantation availability, including cells, tissues
Photo for representation: iStockDespite the progress made over the past two decades, access to transplantation is not equitable among member countries, resolution notes
World Health Assembly passes historic resolution on climate change & health, urging countries to take action
Photo:@WHO / XThe resolution marks the WHO’s commitment to encourage support for implementing policies and strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on health