Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 28, 2026

US response to UN pandemic talks ‘severely weakens’ global planning, says leading health expert

The United Nations general assembly had been due to adopt a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response on 25 September after a high-level meeting on the subject.

US response to UN pandemic talks ‘severely weakens’ global planning, says leading health expert

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The United Nations general assembly had been due to adopt a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response on 25 September after a high-level meeting on the subject.

The US says it is unable to support a major global text on pandemic prevention and preparedness put forward at UN general assembly The United States government's decision to block a major global declaration...

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The United Nations general assembly had been due to adopt a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response on 25 September after a high-level meeting on the subject.

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