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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

World Health Organisation Pandemic Accord Negotiations

18 March 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Ashley Dalton Lab West Lancashire

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK is participating in negotiations for a legally binding international Pandemic Accord at the World Health Organization.
  • The statement outlines the current status of the negotiations without specifying any immediate next steps.
  • The MP commits to providing further updates to the House as the negotiations move towards their anticipated conclusion in May 2025.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the ongoing negotiations for a legally binding international Pandemic Accord at the World Health Organization.

Action requested

No specific future action is requested, but the MP commits to continuing to update the House as negotiations progress towards conclusion in May 2025.

Key facts

  • The UK joined other WHO Member States in calling for a Pandemic Accord in March 2021.
  • Negotiations have been ongoing since 2022 and will continue until the World Health Assembly in May 2025.
  • Provisional agreement has been reached on around 75% of the text, including sustainable financing and R&D articles.
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