Nations update health emergency laws, extend pandemic treaty talks
The World Health Assembly amended its International Health Regulations and prolonged treaty talks up to a year.
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World Health Assembly opens with push on health rules and pandemic
The U.N. health chief called the pandemic treaty 'a once-in-a-generation opportunity' to improve global health systems.
WHO pandemic treaty 'roller coaster ride' stalls but some are still hopeful
WHO leaders and diplomats signaled they'll push for next week's World Health Assembly to reauthorize another try.
Final round of pandemic treaty talks end without draft agreement
Negotiators had to juggle the promotion of health access and global equity with reaffirmation of nations' sovereignty.
Difficult pandemic treaty talks to be extended with extra spring session
Negotiators and officials aim to wrap up so that May's 77th World Health Assembly can consider a proposed text.
Pandemic treaty negotiators in final stretch ahead of May deadline
WHO's chief warned that 'a torrent of mis- and disinformation' affects pandemic treaty negotiations restarting this week.
WHO chief cautions against 'missed opportunity' on health preparedness
The World Health Organization's executive board began planning for the World Health Assembly.
Pandemic treaty talks pursue global 'equity' and 'right to health'
Negotiators are expected to submit a draft pandemic accord to the 194-nation World Health Assembly for approval next May.
World 'dangerously' unprepared for another pandemic, panel concludes
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board urged more trust-building to boost monitoring, accountability and financing.
Negotiators say it will 'take time' but are optimistic for a pandemic treaty
The co-chairs of a negotiating panel said there's been a healthy exchange of ideas and concerns among 194 nations.
Budget and broader access top assembly's global health agenda
The 76th World Health Assembly ended after moving to strengthen its budget and broaden access to health care.
WHO chief opens assembly with push for 'historic' pandemic treaty
The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus many of the world's glaring inequalities between rich and poorer nations.
WHO's chief wants the pandemic declared over in 2023. Some experts say that may not be a good thing.
Despite the temptation to end the pandemic, some leading health experts say it would be better to continue living with the official designation, which keeps up the pressure on authorities and civilians alike to act with caution.
Health leaders bow to conservative nations
Nations appeased conservatives with a new strategy for HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections that omits a glossary of sexual health terms.
Russian attacks on Ukraine health facilities rebuked
The World Health Assembly voted to condemn and call for an immediate end to Russia's military attacks on Ukraine's hospitals, clinics and ambulances.
WHO chief: 'Pandemic will not magically disappear'
The World Health Organization's governing body opened its weeklong annual meeting against a backdrop of financial tumoil and war in Europe.