WHO = World Health Organization and EU = European Union, etc. have learned from the spread of the new coronavirus, and in the future, when a global infectious disease occurs, the new treaty "Pandemic" aims to effectively cooperate with the international community. Called for the establishment of a "convention".
WHO Secretary-General Tedros wrote in the media jointly with the leaders of 25 countries including the EU, Europe and Asia on the 30th. "Institutions cannot stand alone," he said, calling for the establishment of a new treaty, the "Pandemic Treaty," which aims to effectively cooperate with the international community in preparation for future global infectious diseases.
Reflecting on the fact that each country could not respond in a coordinated manner with the new coronavirus, the new treaty will promptly share infectious disease data and create a mechanism to cooperate in the development of vaccines and therapeutic agents. ..
WHO Secretary-General Tedros said at a press conference held jointly with EU President Michelle, who had been calling for a treaty on the 30th, "The treaty will be a framework for international cooperation and solidarity," and shared its significance. Did.
The new treaty will be discussed at WHO's annual meeting in May, with issues such as what to do with specific cooperation and how many countries will support it.