학술논문

A pandemic agreement is within reach.
Document Type
Article
Source
Science. 5/3/2024, Vol. 384 Issue 6695, p489-489. 1p.
Subject
*PANDEMICS
*PANDEMIC preparedness
*LICENSE agreements
*INTELLECTUAL property
Language
ISSN
0036-8075
Abstract
The article offers information on the upcoming World Health Assembly in May 194, where member states will decide on adopting a pandemic agreement. Topics include negotiations for a streamlined draft focusing on essential components for pandemic preparedness; core obligations and institutional arrangements; and contentious issues such as upstream prevention and the establishment of a new WHO Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing system.