Q: What role does the Conference of Parties (COP) play in the governance mechanism after the adoption of the Pandemic Accord?

Oct 9, 2024 | Q & A

A: The COP allows broader participation and ensures countries keep their promises through a strong system of accountability.

Q: Why is the issue of Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) considered crucial for low-to-middle income countries?

Oct 9, 2024 | Q & A

A: PABS is important for ensuring that when countries share pathogens, they also get fair access to vaccines and benefits, particularly for low-income countries.

Q: How does the Pandemic Accord differentiate between treaties and regulations in terms of political impact and enforceability?

Oct 9, 2024 | Q & A

A: Treaties have more impact because countries’ legislatures approve them, making them enforceable, while regulations aren’t binding and are less enforceable.

Q: What are the strategies to ensure that the government prioritizes PPR?

Aug 20, 2024 | Q & A

A: To ensure the government prioritizes PPR, we must rethink development models, emphasizing prevention and early detection of diseases as critical to national security. Investing in health now is essential for our future, rather than waiting for epidemics to disrupt...

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Q: What are the standard ways that need to be included in the response?

Aug 20, 2024 | Q & A

A: Key difference between an epidemic and a pandemic is the extent of their spread. However, relying on this distinction alone can be too late. We should develop additional criteria to identify pathogens with pandemic potential and activate high-alert systems before...