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WHO Approves Pandemic Treaty Despite US Absence

WHO Approves Pandemic Treaty Despite US Absence

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WHO member countries approved a new agreement aimed at improving pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The treaty, resulting from three years of debate, ensures countries sharing virus samples receive medical resources, with up to 20% allocated by the WHO to aid poorer nations. While hailed as historic by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the agreement's effectiveness is questioned due to the absence of the United States and the lack of enforcement mechanisms.

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