WHO Chief Urges Faster Pandemic Treaty After Ebola
The WHO chief said the Ebola outbreak is a reminder that the world must finish a pandemic treaty. Pointing to several recent deadly disease outbreaks, he stressed that completing the treaty is about protecting people. The remark puts the spotlight on how global health rules are agreed before the next crisis hits.
Context
Context: A pandemic treaty is a proposed deal among countries on preparing for health emergencies. The WHO is the UN agency that coordinates global health, and Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused past outbreaks in Africa.
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