Navigating Hurdles: A Review of the Obstacles Facing the Development of the Pandemic Treaty

Haytham A Sheerah; Shouq M Alzaaqi; Ahmed Arafa; Shada AlSalamah; Nelly G Muriungi; Barbara Fialho C Sampaio; Jasper Tromp; Keyang Liu; Kokoro Shirai; Mellissa Withers; Ahmed Al-Jedai

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Navigating Hurdles: A Review of the Obstacles Facing the Development of the Pandemic Treaty

Haytham A Sheerah, Shouq M Alzaaqi, Ahmed Arafa, Shada AlSalamah, Nelly G Muriungi, Barbara Fialho C Sampaio, Jasper Tromp, Keyang Liu, Kokoro Shirai, Mellissa Withers, Ahmed Al-Jedai

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

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INTRODUCTION: The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a call for enhanced global cooperation and a more robust pandemic preparedness and response framework. As a result of this pressing demand, dialogues were initiated to establish a pandemic treaty designed to foster a synchronized global strategy for addressing forthcoming health emergencies. In this review, we discussed the main obstacles to this treaty.

RESULTS: Among several challenges facing the pandemic treaty, we highlighted (1) global cooperation and political will, (2) equity in access to resources and treatments, (3) sustainable financing, (4) compliance and enforcement mechanisms, (5) sovereignty concerns, and (6) data sharing and transparency.

CONCLUSION: Navigating the hurdles facing the development of the pandemic treaty requires concerted efforts, diplomatic finesse, and a shared commitment to global solidarity. Addressing challenges in global cooperation, equitable access, transparency, compliance, financing, and sovereignty is essential for forging a comprehensive and effective framework for pandemic preparedness and response on the global stage.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	580-585
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Volume	14
Issue number	3
Early online date	29 Apr 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00233-5
Publication status	Published - Sept 2024

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COVID-19
Pandemic treaty
Healthcare
Global health
Public health

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