GPHW2024: The WHO’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Body Significance for Pandemic Preparedness
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Mar 21, 2024
Theme: Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health
Date and Time: 9th April 2024 | 09:00-10:00 am (CET)
Event Description: In response to the devastating impacts wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO established the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) in December 2021 with the intent to develop an international instrument under the Constitution of the WHO to bolster the International Health Regulations (IHR) to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. As the INB approaches final negotiations, it is important to understand the significance of the proposed instrument and the INB, the political tensions surrounding it, and what’s at stake regarding the language and passage of such an instrument. To provide a brief overview of the process and its importance, several WFPHA representatives will share a summary of the proceedings and their experiences as public health professionals in civil society regarding the ongoing negotiations. Presentations will be pre-recorded due to time differences and scheduling conflicts.
Event Type: Seminar / Webinar
Event Format: online
Language(s): English
Organiser(s): World Federation of Public Health Associations
How to Attend Virtually: Zoom Link (will be sent after registration)
Registration: Link