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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

7️⃣ As MS continue their dialogue this week, now in IGWG members-only discussions, we encourage leaders to remain open to exploring, assessing, and testing different configurations while upholding the shared objectives set out in Article 12.

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

6️⃣ Perspectives shared highlight complexity of ABS mechanisms — but also possibilities. Potential pathways and arrangements are emerging, each requiring further analysis to understand trade-offs, feasibility, & sustainability in pursuit of equity, transparency, & accountability.

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

5️⃣ MS also heard perspectives from other access-and-benefit-sharing (ABS) mechanisms, which underscored the need for regular review and adjustment mechanisms for continuous improvement towards equity and best possible public health outcomes.

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

4️⃣ A central point: MS’ capacity to effectively trace the use of pathogen data shared through PABS — essential for enforcing benefit-sharing — while ensuring compatibility with a complex R&D ecosystem that must remain agile to respond to health emergencies.

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

3️⃣ Expert discussions covered a range of issues, from risk assessment and surveillance to manufacturing and benefit-sharing options.

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

2️⃣ Relevant stakeholders were invited into the discussions, which were well attended by IGWG Bureau members. A smaller subset of countries — particularly those leading negotiating groups — have been actively and consistently participating in the dialogue.

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

1️⃣ WHO Member States (MS) have been engaging with PABS subject matter experts during informal discussions, which have been helpful opportunities for technical presentations, clarification, and advice on critical issues for a PABS system design.

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 2d

💥 @panaction.bsky.social has been engaging in the @who.int #PandemicAgreement #IGWG intersessionals going on Oct. 6-10. Here’s our read-out of the week so far.

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Nina Schwalbe, MPH, PhD @nschwalbe.bsky.social · 4d

📢Today, the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG2) for the #pandemictreaty kicked off a week of informal meetings in Geneva to develop a Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing (PABS) Annex.

A brief recap of the day below!

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 5d

Sharing our briefing paper to help negotiators, advocates, & stakeholders understand #PABS’ intricacies to advance the Pandemic Agreement as @who.int Member State negotiators gather this week with experts and key stakeholders for informal #IGWG meetings. www.pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/briefin...

Briefing Paper on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) | Pandemic Action Network

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 7d

📅 Don't miss @cepi.net #WHS2025 event, Preparing for Future Pandemics: From Fragmentation to Cohesion on 12 Oct!

Not going in person? Tune into the livestream 📺
www.worldhealthsummit.org/sessions/7ac...

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Resilience Action Network Africa @ranafrica.org · 8d

Latest Situation Report: As of Sept. 28, @who.int reports 7 new #Ebola cases bringing total to 64 cases inc 42 deaths in DRC. There are "encouraging signs of decline... [but] must remain vigilant, comprehensive, & sustained until all transmission is interrupted."

www.afro.who.int/countries/de...

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 8d

In the latest @panaction.bsky.social Playbook: Rolling up the #IGWG sleeves 👕 #IHR amendments milestone 📜 #Health takes #EU center stage 🌟 #AfricanHealthSovereignty turning point 🌍 New @gavi.org record 💉 Reads from @devex.com @cgdev.org @drsethberkley.bsky.social📚 & more! mailchi.mp/pandemicacti...

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Resilience Action Network Africa @ranafrica.org · 9d

Register for @gln-community.bsky.social's Oct. 3 webinar, Understanding the Catalytic Effects of the G20's Policy Outcomes on Domestic Resource Mobilisation, where @ranafrica.org's Aggrey Aluso will be speaking on the #G20's role in reshaping health financing. ➡️ thensg-gov-za.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 14d

"Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity" was moderated by @eloisetodd.bsky.social and Aggrey Aluso and was hosted in partnership with @theindpanel.bsky.social, @theelders.bsky.social , @africaeuropefdn.bsky.social , & @ranafrica.org .

Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you: H.E. Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, Rt. Hon. @helenclarknz.bsky.social, H.E. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, H.E. Mary Robinson, H.E. Juan Manuel Santos, Priya Basu, @christopherelias.bsky.social, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Felicitas Riedl, @jarottingen.bsky.social, Sec. Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão!

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 14d

📺 In case you missed it! WATCH our #UNGA80 event on what’s needed to rebuild multilateralism + galvanise leadership, action, & investment for the interconnected threats of our time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHaM...

Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 15d

In this special @panaction.bsky.social Playbook: Troublemakers unite 🙌🏽 #UNGA80 highlights 🌐 Testing #multilateralism 🔗 New U.S. global health directions 🔀 Raising ambition 🔝 News from @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @theelders.bsky.social📣 & more! mailchi.mp/pandemicacti...

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 16d

"Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity" hosted in partnership with @theindpanel.bsky.social @theelders.bsky.social @africaeuropefdn.bsky.social & @ranafrica.org at #UNGA80.

Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 16d

Words of wisdom. PAN Executive Director @eloisetodd.bsky.social's recap with highlights of yesterday's inspiring conversation at #UNGA80 on "Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity. www.linkedin.com/posts/eloise...

#unga80 #cop30 | Eloise Todd

💥 Still on a high after today’s injection of hope and wisdom at Pandemic Action Network The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response The Elders Foundation Africa-Europe Foundation Resi...

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 18d

🌍 For the first time, the @who.int opens the door to stakeholders in pandemic agreement talks.

Over 200 groups, including @msf.ca, @cepi.net & @gavi.org, will finally have the chance to watch negotiations that shape the future of global pandemic preparedness.

✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social

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WHO Opens Door To Stakeholders In Final Phase Of Pandemic Agreement Talks - Health Policy Watch

Text-based negotiations on the final piece missing from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement will begin in November – and “relevant

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you to all who joined our #UNGA80 event. @eloisetodd.bsky.social, inspired by President Mary Robinson @theelders.bsky.social rallying cry, "In closing, let's work together with networked advocacy to raise the level of ambition!"

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 17d

The Pandemic Fund's Priya Basu calls out the need to bolster support for surveillance, laboratory systems, and workforce and unlock additional resources via co-finance. #UNGA80

Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 17d

"Hey, you, don't tell me there's no hope at all. Together we stand, divided we fall." Secretary Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão rallies our #UNGA80 audience with the words of #PinkFloyd

Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 17d

"Discussion can’t start with financing. You need to have a solid plan. #COP30 Belém Health Action Plan, will bring together health and climate agendas in Belém, including surveillance and monitoring as the first line of action." Secretary Mariângela Batista Galvão Simão @minsaude.bsky.social

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