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WHO adopts pandemic treaty to prevent repeat of COVID-19 chaos
The WHO adopted a pandemic treaty in Geneva to improve global preparedness for future health emergencies, addressing failures from the COVID-19 pandemic such as unequal access to vaccines and protective equipment that led to an estimated 36 million deaths.
WHO adopts pandemic treaty to prevent repeat of COVID-19 chaos
The WHO adopted a pandemic treaty in Geneva to improve global preparedness for future health emergencies, addressing failures from the COVID-19 pandemic such as unequal access to vaccines and protective equipment that led to an estimated 36 million deaths.
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32% Bias Score
WHO Pandemic Treaty: A Milestone Marked by Compromise
The World Health Assembly will vote on a new pandemic treaty designed to improve global preparedness and response to future outbreaks, addressing concerns over equitable access to resources and the One Health approach, though its effectiveness remains uncertain.
WHO Pandemic Treaty: A Milestone Marked by Compromise
The World Health Assembly will vote on a new pandemic treaty designed to improve global preparedness and response to future outbreaks, addressing concerns over equitable access to resources and the One Health approach, though its effectiveness remains uncertain.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement Amidst Budget Crisis
The World Health Assembly adopted a landmark agreement on pandemic prevention and response on May 20th, aiming for earlier global coordination and equitable access to healthcare, despite a significant budget deficit caused by US withdrawal and funding cuts.
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement Amidst Budget Crisis
The World Health Assembly adopted a landmark agreement on pandemic prevention and response on May 20th, aiming for earlier global coordination and equitable access to healthcare, despite a significant budget deficit caused by US withdrawal and funding cuts.
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WHO Adopts New Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a new global accord on pandemic preparedness and response in Geneva, aiming for equitable access to healthcare resources following the inequities of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
WHO Adopts New Global Pandemic Accord
The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a new global accord on pandemic preparedness and response in Geneva, aiming for equitable access to healthcare resources following the inequities of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
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48% Bias Score
WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty Despite Objections
The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a global pandemic treaty on Tuesday with 124 votes in favor, aiming to improve international collaboration in preventing future pandemics after the shortcomings of the Covid-19 response; several countries abstained due to national sovereignty concerns.
WHO Approves Global Pandemic Treaty Despite Objections
The World Health Organization (WHO) approved a global pandemic treaty on Tuesday with 124 votes in favor, aiming to improve international collaboration in preventing future pandemics after the shortcomings of the Covid-19 response; several countries abstained due to national sovereignty concerns.
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32% Bias Score
Slovakia Abstains from WHO Pandemic Treaty Amidst Domestic Political Turmoil
Slovakia unexpectedly abstained from the WHO's new pandemic treaty despite initial plans to vote against it, raising concerns about national sovereignty and highlighting the influence of misinformation campaigns regarding mRNA vaccines amid declining public approval ratings for Prime Minister Robert...
Slovakia Abstains from WHO Pandemic Treaty Amidst Domestic Political Turmoil
Slovakia unexpectedly abstained from the WHO's new pandemic treaty despite initial plans to vote against it, raising concerns about national sovereignty and highlighting the influence of misinformation campaigns regarding mRNA vaccines amid declining public approval ratings for Prime Minister Robert...
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WHO Adopts Pandemic Agreement Despite US Absence
Global leaders adopted a WHO Pandemic Agreement to improve future pandemic response, but the US did not participate and key issues will be addressed in a future annex, despite concerns raised by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response about gaps in finance and equitable access.
WHO Adopts Pandemic Agreement Despite US Absence
Global leaders adopted a WHO Pandemic Agreement to improve future pandemic response, but the US did not participate and key issues will be addressed in a future annex, despite concerns raised by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response about gaps in finance and equitable access.
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32% Bias Score
WHA Rejects Taiwan's Observer Status, Upholding One-China Principle
The World Health Assembly rejected a proposal for Taiwan's observer status, upholding China's one-China principle and resolutions 2758 and 25.1; China cited broad international support and Taiwan's return to China as part of WWII's victory.
WHA Rejects Taiwan's Observer Status, Upholding One-China Principle
The World Health Assembly rejected a proposal for Taiwan's observer status, upholding China's one-China principle and resolutions 2758 and 25.1; China cited broad international support and Taiwan's return to China as part of WWII's victory.
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WHO Approves Landmark Pandemic Treaty Despite Objections from Several Countries
On Tuesday, WHO member states approved a landmark treaty to improve global pandemic preparedness and response, despite abstentions from several countries; negotiations on some points will continue for the next year, with the treaty entering into force once 60 countries ratify it.
WHO Approves Landmark Pandemic Treaty Despite Objections from Several Countries
On Tuesday, WHO member states approved a landmark treaty to improve global pandemic preparedness and response, despite abstentions from several countries; negotiations on some points will continue for the next year, with the treaty entering into force once 60 countries ratify it.
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40% Bias Score
WHO Approves Historic Pandemic Treaty
WHO member countries adopted a historic pandemic treaty in Geneva on Tuesday, aiming to prevent future pandemics through improved global coordination, equitable access to medical supplies, and a new system for sharing pathogen data and benefits; however, the treaty lacks binding enforcement mechanis...
WHO Approves Historic Pandemic Treaty
WHO member countries adopted a historic pandemic treaty in Geneva on Tuesday, aiming to prevent future pandemics through improved global coordination, equitable access to medical supplies, and a new system for sharing pathogen data and benefits; however, the treaty lacks binding enforcement mechanis...
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WHO Adopts Pandemic Treaty Amidst US Absence
The WHO adopted a legally binding pandemic treaty on May 30, 2024, aiming to improve global pandemic preparedness, but the United States' absence raises concerns about its effectiveness.
WHO Adopts Pandemic Treaty Amidst US Absence
The WHO adopted a legally binding pandemic treaty on May 30, 2024, aiming to improve global pandemic preparedness, but the United States' absence raises concerns about its effectiveness.
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48% Bias Score
Tanzanian Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa
Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi was elected WHO Regional Director for Africa on May 18, 2025, winning 32 out of 46 votes in Geneva, succeeding the late Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, also from Tanzania, who died in November 2024.
Tanzanian Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa
Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi was elected WHO Regional Director for Africa on May 18, 2025, winning 32 out of 46 votes in Geneva, succeeding the late Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, also from Tanzania, who died in November 2024.
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24% Bias Score
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