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Global pandemic treaty set to be adopted by World Health Assembly – Expert Reaction

Global pandemic treaty set to be adopted by World Health Assembly – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 May 202516 May 2025

A global pandemic treaty is expected to be adopted by the World Health Assembly, which starts next week.  Governments from across the globe agreed […]

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“Weak links” found at every point in pandemic response – Expert Reaction

“Weak links” found at every point in pandemic response – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 May 2021

The pandemic was a “preventable disaster”, says an international panel that reviewed the global COVID-19 response. It calls for immediate […]

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Environmental disruption could cause more pandemics – Expert Reaction

Environmental disruption could cause more pandemics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 October 2020

An international report looks at the link between the degradation of nature and increasing pandemic risks. The Intergovernmental Platform on […]

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Tamiflu, antiviral drugs’ value questioned – experts respond

Tamiflu, antiviral drugs’ value questioned – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 April 201405 July 2018

Stockpiling of the antiviral drug Tamiflu may be of little use in the event of a influenza pandemic, according to […]

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