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As H5N1 and MPOX Raise Alarm, Leaders Are Gambling Through Neglect of Pandemic Preparedness

As H5N1 avian influenza surges in mammal populations and causes new human infections, and mpox is leading to deaths of children, the former Co-Chairs of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response warn that leaders have not done nearly enough to prepare for pandemic threats, leaving some eight billion people vulnerable.  

Urgent implementation of the amended International Health Regulations can improve outbreak prevention, alert and response including with the new focus on equity and finance

WHO Member States must now maintain the momentum and adopt an effective pandemic agreement as soon as possible  1 June 2024 The former Co-Chairs, active members and advisors to The …

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A Joint Letter to all WHO Member States: Now is the time to agree on a pandemic accord which safeguards everyone from pandemic threats

Access to countermeasures, finance, and independent monitoring are essential for success Signed by Former Co-Chairs and Members of The Independent Panel, the Chair and Members of The Elders, principals of …

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The Rt. Hon. Helen Clark’s remarks to the UNGA High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response

Helen Clark spoke in the opening segment as an eminent high-level champion 20 September 2023 Excellencies, Let me congratulate the General Assembly on coming together in this High-Level Meeting on Pandemic …

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Helen Clark open letter to leaders and decision-makers responsible for the Political Declaration to be agreed for the 20 September UNGA High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response

 Express grave concern the opportunity is being wasted 9 July 2023 We write, with bluntness and urgency, as we are gravely concerned that the opportunity presented by the High-Level Meeting …

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