The Independent Panel Statement to the IGWG 7th Meeting 6 – 17 July 2026 July 6 2026 If the world needed reminding why the WHO Pandemic Agreement, and its Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Annex, are so important, the first half of 2026 has been a salutary lesson. In late April, the hantavirus outbreak […]
The events of 2026 show why the world cannot wait to deliver the PABS Annex Read More »
Delivered 9 June 2026 to the Interactive multi-stakeholder hearing as part of the preparatory process for the high‑level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response Watch Dr. Panjabi’s full video at this link. Thank you, Co-Chair. Excellencies, distinguished guests, colleagues — it has been a productive day and I want to help close with a
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A message to a meeting of the Friends of the High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, May 28 2026 Good morning, As of this morning, 1,077 people are suspected cases of Ebola Bundibugyo. 238 suspected deaths. Three provinces in DRC are affected. There are seven confirmed cases in Uganda’s capital. I’ve responded to
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A Statement from HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, Co-Chairs of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response It is deeply regrettable that the operational details of the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Annex could not be agreed in time for adoption at the next World Health Assembly later
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The PABS Annex is essential. Not only will it bring to life the provisions of Article 12 of the Pandemic Agreement, but it will open the Agreement as a whole for signing and ratification.
