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WHO Pandemic Treaty Annex Delayed, Shares Pathogen Access Plans

5/2/2026

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Negotiations on the WHO pandemic treaty’s Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex have left its start date uncertain.
The annex seeks rapid sharing of pathogens and equitable access to vaccines, tests and treatments.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the next pandemic is a matter of when, not if.
The draft will be presented to the assembly in May, with an agreement slated for the May 2027 assembly or a 2026 session.

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Story summary

Negotiations on the WHO pandemic treaty’s Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex have left its start date uncertain.
The annex seeks rapid sharing of pathogens and equitable access to vaccines, tests and treatments.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the next pandemic is a matter of when, not if.
The draft will be presented to the assembly in May, with an agreement slated for the May 2027 assembly or a 2026 session.