The agreement came on Saturday evening as the UN agency wrapped up its six-day World Health Assembly for 2024. Countries also agreed to continue negotiating the proposed pandemic agreement to improve international coordination, collaboration and equity to prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics. Speaking at the closing of the World Health Assembly, Tedros applauded the delegates for their hard work. The Assembly was held in Geneva from May 27 to June 1 under the overarching theme: All for Health, Health for All. The International Health Regulations (IHR) is a legally binding international instrument that define countries’ responsibilities in managing public health events and emergencies with potential cross-border implications.
