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India adopts pandemic treaty; PM says world health depends on global south status

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21 May 2025
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In a major development for public health and improving preparedness for future pandemics, India has joined other WHO member states in jointly adopting the global pandemic treaty at the World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Speaking at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the Prime Minister said, "The future of a healthy world depends on inclusion, and the health of the world depends on how well we care for the most vulnerable, especially in the Global South who are particularly impacted by health challenges."

Source: BUSINESS STANDARD - May 21, 2025