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The RSV Prevention Divide
Tiered drug pricing and local partnerships could help low- or middle-income countries avoid RSV infections
The Pandemic Agreement Fractures in the Latest Negotiations
WHO member states continue to disagree on critical issues and might tackle them after adopting a pandemic agreement
China's Role in Global Antimicrobial Resistance
How the world's largest producer of antibiotics can address drug resistance
Alcohol Industry Panics as Healthier Habits Cut Sales
Industry reps cite a "war on alcohol," but consumer attitudes suggest a cultural shift toward less drinking
Pandemic Agreement Talks Resume with Global Equity at Stake
Progress has been made, but difficult issues need resolving before a pandemic treaty can make the world safer and fairer
The Amendments to the International Health Regulations Are Not a Breakthrough
The major amendments misdiagnose problems that arose during COVID-19 and create processes that paper over disagreements
The New Amendments to the International Health Regulations
The passage of a new IHR marks a key moment for global health governance
Why Pandemic Agreement Negotiations Failed to Land
Months of negotiations and a final weeklong push ended with impasses over technology sharing and accountability measures
Inside the Global Burden of Disease Study
IHME Director Christopher Murray recounts the study's role in shaping global policy and how collaborators overcame COVID
Climate Change and Global Health: Moving From Rhetoric to Action
The World Health Assembly can help mainstream climate action into the global health agenda
Pandemic Agreement Negotiations Begin Final Stretch: What To Expect
With final negotiations set for late April, two experts explain the nuances of the Pandemic Agreement's latest draft
The Endgame for Global Health Governance Negotiations
Talks to finalize a pandemic agreement and IHR amendments enter decisive stages as the world's divisions deepen
The WHO's Push for Global mRNA Vaccine Access
Will the WHO hub realize its vision before the next global health crisis?
2024 WHO Board Meeting: Flexible Finances and Global Crises Top Agenda
The WHO executive board to discuss investment round proposal, “polycrises,” and pandemics