The Commission welcomes the preliminary consensus on the Pandemic Agreement reached today in Geneva by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body, highlighting international cooperation for global health.
After three years of intense negotiations, the agreement is a significant step towards strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. It promotes a more equitable global approach while respecting EU Member States health policy roles.
The EU is committed to working with partners to build a stronger global framework for future pandemic preparedness.
Next step
The Pandemic Agreement is expected to be formally adopted at the 78th World Health Assembly in May.