Addressing inequity: the world needs an ambitious Pandemic Accord (INB - Lancet Opinion Article)

Based on the zero draft1 of the WHO convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (WHO CA+) and inputs from the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), the INB Bureau produced a Bureau Text2 to facilitate ongoing negotiations. At its drafting group in mid-June, 2023, the INB discussed and considered this Bureau Text as a basis for further negotiations.3 The adoption of WHO CA+ is planned for by the 77th session of the World Health Assembly in May, 2024. Inequity is one of the crucial challenges that needs to be addressed by the Pandemic Accord.