The head of the World Health Organization on Friday urged countries to agree to an accord to help fight future pandemics as negotiations approach a deadline this month.
One of the main points of disagreement between wealthy countries and developing states is the vexed issue of sharing drugs and vaccines fairly to avoid a repeat of COVID-era failures.
Further criticisms of the accord
Some right-wing politicians in countries like the United States and Australia have also criticized the accord, which would be legally binding, arguing that it cedes too much power to a UN agency.
Tedros has strongly refuted this argument, saying the accord would help countries better guard against outbreaks.
