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Sep 14 • 3 tweets • 3 min read
WHO welcomes the overarching recommendations of @TheLancet #COVID19 Commission’s report on lessons from the pandemic - the recommendations align with our commitment to stronger global, regional & natl pandemic preparedness, prevention, readiness & response bit.ly/3S3doSy
At the same time, there are several key omissions & misinterpretations in @TheLancet #COVID19 Commission’s report on lessons from the pandemic, not least regarding the public health emergency of int'll concern & the speed and scope of WHO’s actions.

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WHO welcomes the Commission’s endorsement of a #PandemicAccord strengthening the International Health Regulations and enhancing financing.

These issues are core to @DrTedros' vision, as distilled in his five priorities for his second term.
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