Thread by @nithinramakris

As @WHO working group is meeting today to assess the benefits of developing a #pandemic treaty, the Bureau raises leading questions. Read our point-by-point response to para 24 of the analytical paper prepared by Secretariat. @DrTedros @IndiaUNGeneva

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@WHO @DrTedros @IndiaUNGeneva 9 recommendations out of the above 10 could be realized effectively through the International Health Regulations (IHR), either by amending or by adding annexures to IHR. @TWN_Health @G2H2_Geneva @South_Centre

In short, the only point amongst the recommendations which requires a framework convention is the recommendation which states that there must be an establishment of a new framework convention. The WHO secretariat and the Bureau of the Working Group now joins call by IPPPR.

All previous IHR Review Committees have highlighted the need for sufficient resources to be allocated to the implementation of the Regulations. However, the Working Group’s ability to discuss sustainable financing is limited. See Para 7 of the Analytical Paper.

#WHO Secretariat’s analytical paper has attempted to set the background for the leading questions raised by the Bureau. It argues some of the proposed recommendations require new agreements. Yet not a single reason is provided for the same. @WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO @pahowho @TheGPMB