Official WHO and WHA announcements

WHA in Geneva Approves IHR Amendments, Advances WHO Pandemic Treaty

Jun 4, 2024, 08:16 AM

The World Health Assembly (WHA) has approved new amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) and reset the timeline for pandemic agreement negotiations. This decision is part of a broader effort to establish a new WHO pandemic treaty, which has been agreed upon by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The treaty aims to enhance global preparedness and response to future pandemics, granting the WHO significant authority to instruct countries on measures such as lockdowns. The amendments and the treaty have sparked significant debate and opposition, with many expressing concerns over the potential for increased control by the WHO. The developments were discussed at the 77th annual meeting of the WHA in Geneva, Switzerland.