Countries to reconvene sooner to accelerate progress on WHO Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system negotiations
December 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Countries to reconvene sooner to accelerate progress on WHO Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system negotiations
Negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system, a key aspect of the WHO Pandemic Agreement adopted in May this year, began today. Read our statement and asks: msfaccess.org/msf-welcomes...
MSF Statement at IGWG4
MSF Statement at the WHO Pandemic Agreement discussions
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December 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system, a key aspect of the WHO Pandemic Agreement adopted in May this year, began today. Read our statement and asks: msfaccess.org/msf-welcomes...
🌎African countries reaffirmed support for a global pathogen-sharing framework — even as some negotiate bilateral US MOUs that could undermine it.
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@theindpanel.bsky.social @nschwalbe.bsky.social
#PABS
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
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@helenclarknz.bsky.social @rani.co
@theindpanel.bsky.social @nschwalbe.bsky.social
#PABS
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
Africa Is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks And Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements - Health Policy Watch
African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of
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December 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🌎African countries reaffirmed support for a global pathogen-sharing framework — even as some negotiate bilateral US MOUs that could undermine it.
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@helenclarknz.bsky.social @rani.co
@theindpanel.bsky.social @nschwalbe.bsky.social
#PABS
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
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@helenclarknz.bsky.social @rani.co
@theindpanel.bsky.social @nschwalbe.bsky.social
#PABS
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
📢The Fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG4) to develop Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing (PABS) Annex for the #pandemictreaty kicked off today.
🕰️The meeting runs from 1 to 5 December.
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🕰️The meeting runs from 1 to 5 December.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
📢The Fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG4) to develop Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing (PABS) Annex for the #pandemictreaty kicked off today.
🕰️The meeting runs from 1 to 5 December.
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🕰️The meeting runs from 1 to 5 December.
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Webinar: Attributes of pathogen genomic data platforms supporting timely and equitable sharing - Pathogen Forum.
24-Nov-2025, 1 pm CET / 7am EST
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24-Nov-2025, 1 pm CET / 7am EST
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Webinar: Attributes of pathogen genomic data platforms supporting timely and equitable sharing - Pathogen Forum
This is part of a series organized by WHO/IPSN in collaboration with the Pathogen Genomics Funders Forum.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Webinar: Attributes of pathogen genomic data platforms supporting timely and equitable sharing - Pathogen Forum.
24-Nov-2025, 1 pm CET / 7am EST
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24-Nov-2025, 1 pm CET / 7am EST
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9/ 🏆 Awards & collaborations:
We’re excited to share that Loculus was awarded the SIB Remarkable Output 2024 - recognised for enabling efficient & secure sharing of pathogen genomic data: bsky.app/profile/sib....
Loculus is also joining the Pathogen Data Network!
We’re excited to share that Loculus was awarded the SIB Remarkable Output 2024 - recognised for enabling efficient & secure sharing of pathogen genomic data: bsky.app/profile/sib....
Loculus is also joining the Pathogen Data Network!
“Loculus is remarkable for enabling efficient and secure sharing of pathogen genomic data, which is crucial for public health responses to infectious diseases."
🥁That’s what the committee said about this #SIBRemarkableOutputs 2024
👉Discover the output: tinyurl.com/53arz2rz
🥁That’s what the committee said about this #SIBRemarkableOutputs 2024
👉Discover the output: tinyurl.com/53arz2rz
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
9/ 🏆 Awards & collaborations:
We’re excited to share that Loculus was awarded the SIB Remarkable Output 2024 - recognised for enabling efficient & secure sharing of pathogen genomic data: bsky.app/profile/sib....
Loculus is also joining the Pathogen Data Network!
We’re excited to share that Loculus was awarded the SIB Remarkable Output 2024 - recognised for enabling efficient & secure sharing of pathogen genomic data: bsky.app/profile/sib....
Loculus is also joining the Pathogen Data Network!
Hold funding hostage for data? This certainly won’t help the ongoing challenges/concerns with pathogen genomic data sharing
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hold funding hostage for data? This certainly won’t help the ongoing challenges/concerns with pathogen genomic data sharing
WHO IGWG3 – KEI’s statement at opening, focuses on transparency, technology transfer and pricing of products, WHO pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS) negotiations www.keionline.org/41065
WHO IGWG3 - KEI's statement at opening, focuses on transparency, technology transfer and pricing of products, WHO pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS) negotiations - Knowledge Ecology Int...
On Monday, 3 November 2025, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following intervention at the Third meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreem...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
WHO IGWG3 – KEI’s statement at opening, focuses on transparency, technology transfer and pricing of products, WHO pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS) negotiations www.keionline.org/41065
KEI’s statement at opening, focuses on transparency, technology transfer and pricing of products, WHO pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS) negotiations @who.int #IGWG3 @keiwashdc.bsky.social
WHO IGWG3 – KEI’s statement at opening, focuses on transparency, technology transfer and pricing of products, WHO pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS) negotiations www.keionline.org/41065
WHO IGWG3 - KEI's statement at opening, focuses on transparency, technology transfer and pricing of products, WHO pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS) negotiations - Knowledge Ecology Int...
On Monday, 3 November 2025, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI) delivered the following intervention at the Third meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreem...
www.keionline.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
KEI’s statement at opening, focuses on transparency, technology transfer and pricing of products, WHO pathogen access and benefit sharing system (PABS) negotiations @who.int #IGWG3 @keiwashdc.bsky.social
❓Broad access, or restricted?
🌍 Member States received a 7-page “skeleton draft” for the Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system.
Next week: negotiations begin on how to balance pathogen access 🧬 with equitable benefit-sharing ⚖️.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
🌍 Member States received a 7-page “skeleton draft” for the Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system.
Next week: negotiations begin on how to balance pathogen access 🧬 with equitable benefit-sharing ⚖️.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
WHO Member States Get Skeleton Draft On Pathogen Sharing Ahead Of Text-Based Negotiations - Health Policy Watch
Member states start text-based negotiations next week on the final outstanding piece of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, the Pathogen
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October 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
❓Broad access, or restricted?
🌍 Member States received a 7-page “skeleton draft” for the Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system.
Next week: negotiations begin on how to balance pathogen access 🧬 with equitable benefit-sharing ⚖️.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
🌍 Member States received a 7-page “skeleton draft” for the Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system.
Next week: negotiations begin on how to balance pathogen access 🧬 with equitable benefit-sharing ⚖️.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
#GHS2026 Call for Abstracts 🌍
Theme 4: Pathogen Detection, Data Sharing & Information Hazards
🧬 Data Sharing & Equity
🔬 Biosurveillance & Capacity Building
💬 Info Hazards & Misinformation
If this fits your work, submit by 17 Nov 2025!
👉 www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
Theme 4: Pathogen Detection, Data Sharing & Information Hazards
🧬 Data Sharing & Equity
🔬 Biosurveillance & Capacity Building
💬 Info Hazards & Misinformation
If this fits your work, submit by 17 Nov 2025!
👉 www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
October 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
#GHS2026 Call for Abstracts 🌍
Theme 4: Pathogen Detection, Data Sharing & Information Hazards
🧬 Data Sharing & Equity
🔬 Biosurveillance & Capacity Building
💬 Info Hazards & Misinformation
If this fits your work, submit by 17 Nov 2025!
👉 www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
Theme 4: Pathogen Detection, Data Sharing & Information Hazards
🧬 Data Sharing & Equity
🔬 Biosurveillance & Capacity Building
💬 Info Hazards & Misinformation
If this fits your work, submit by 17 Nov 2025!
👉 www.ghsconf.com/call-for-abs...
#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
"i, someone who does not engage in mitigation of the harmful pathogen, do not know anyone who has been harmed by the pathogen."
i've heard this so many times before, with seeming no thought that the lack of mitigation correlated with peoples comfort in confiding in, let alone sharing air, with you.
i've heard this so many times before, with seeming no thought that the lack of mitigation correlated with peoples comfort in confiding in, let alone sharing air, with you.
I guess the thing is I haven’t really done this since 2021 and nothing bad has happened, and no one I know has done it and nothing bad has happened. I haven’t even heard secondhand of anyone being debilitated like this anytime recently. So at some point it’s really hard to keep up the vigilance
Eventually, we will have standards and codes that get implemented (that's key) for ventilation, filtration, UV to ensure a quantifiable risk level. Until then, personal filter (mask) is prudent esp in crowded spaces & healthcare.
October 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"i, someone who does not engage in mitigation of the harmful pathogen, do not know anyone who has been harmed by the pathogen."
i've heard this so many times before, with seeming no thought that the lack of mitigation correlated with peoples comfort in confiding in, let alone sharing air, with you.
i've heard this so many times before, with seeming no thought that the lack of mitigation correlated with peoples comfort in confiding in, let alone sharing air, with you.
Today Pathoplexus announces the inclusion of a new viral pathogen: mpox (previously known as monkeypox).
Within the context of the current mpox outbreaks and ongoing health concerns, Pathoplexus aims to support sequence sharing to improve both understanding and response.
1/7
Within the context of the current mpox outbreaks and ongoing health concerns, Pathoplexus aims to support sequence sharing to improve both understanding and response.
1/7
December 9, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Today Pathoplexus announces the inclusion of a new viral pathogen: mpox (previously known as monkeypox).
Within the context of the current mpox outbreaks and ongoing health concerns, Pathoplexus aims to support sequence sharing to improve both understanding and response.
1/7
Within the context of the current mpox outbreaks and ongoing health concerns, Pathoplexus aims to support sequence sharing to improve both understanding and response.
1/7
🗣️Last month States decided not to call a special session of the World Health Assembly this year, instead submitting final text to WHA in May '25
🚨 Still unresolved: R&D (Art 9), financing (Art 20), Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (Art 12), OneHealth (Art 4/5), tech transfer (Art 11)
🚨 Still unresolved: R&D (Art 9), financing (Art 20), Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (Art 12), OneHealth (Art 4/5), tech transfer (Art 11)
December 2, 2024 at 3:16 PM
🗣️Last month States decided not to call a special session of the World Health Assembly this year, instead submitting final text to WHA in May '25
🚨 Still unresolved: R&D (Art 9), financing (Art 20), Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (Art 12), OneHealth (Art 4/5), tech transfer (Art 11)
🚨 Still unresolved: R&D (Art 9), financing (Art 20), Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (Art 12), OneHealth (Art 4/5), tech transfer (Art 11)
🚨 [WHO] Countries make progress on WHO Pandemic Agreement annex on pathogen access an...
In an important step, Member States started discussi...
🔗 https://www.who.int/news/item/07-11-2025-countries-make-progress-on-who-pandemic-agreement-annex-on-pathogen-access-and-benefit-sharing-system
In an important step, Member States started discussi...
🔗 https://www.who.int/news/item/07-11-2025-countries-make-progress-on-who-pandemic-agreement-annex-on-pathogen-access-and-benefit-sharing-system
November 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🚨 [WHO] Countries make progress on WHO Pandemic Agreement annex on pathogen access an...
In an important step, Member States started discussi...
🔗 https://www.who.int/news/item/07-11-2025-countries-make-progress-on-who-pandemic-agreement-annex-on-pathogen-access-and-benefit-sharing-system
In an important step, Member States started discussi...
🔗 https://www.who.int/news/item/07-11-2025-countries-make-progress-on-who-pandemic-agreement-annex-on-pathogen-access-and-benefit-sharing-system
"Last week, the U.S. signed bilateral agreements with Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia and Uganda...which would give the U.S. extensive access to national health data systems and pathogen samples while providing no corresponding commitments on equity, benefit-sharing, technology transfer, pricing or....
African and Global Civil Society Call on African Heads of State and Government to Demand Fair Terms in U.S. Health Agreements - Resilience Action Network Africa (RANA)
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December 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
"Last week, the U.S. signed bilateral agreements with Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia and Uganda...which would give the U.S. extensive access to national health data systems and pathogen samples while providing no corresponding commitments on equity, benefit-sharing, technology transfer, pricing or....
This was great! Thanks for sharing. I have always thought of BV of a more nuisance pathogen, and was surprised to hear that increases risk of bacterial and viral STI, including HPV and HIV (transmission as well as acquisition).
Interesting to hear the authors explanation on topical and systemic tx
Interesting to hear the authors explanation on topical and systemic tx
March 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This was great! Thanks for sharing. I have always thought of BV of a more nuisance pathogen, and was surprised to hear that increases risk of bacterial and viral STI, including HPV and HIV (transmission as well as acquisition).
Interesting to hear the authors explanation on topical and systemic tx
Interesting to hear the authors explanation on topical and systemic tx
*New Working Paper*
🧬When Science Meets Sovereignty: Regulating Infrastructures for Pathogen Genetic Sequence Data
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I analyze international law, database policies, and 14 national Access and Benefit Sharing laws applicable to #GSD
#WHO #DSI #CBD #ABS #INB #IGWG
🧬When Science Meets Sovereignty: Regulating Infrastructures for Pathogen Genetic Sequence Data
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
I analyze international law, database policies, and 14 national Access and Benefit Sharing laws applicable to #GSD
#WHO #DSI #CBD #ABS #INB #IGWG
When Science Meets Sovereignty: Regulating Infrastructures for Pathogen Genetic Sequence Data
The rapid and reliable sharing of pathogen genetic sequence data (GSD) is essential for genomic surveillance and the development of health products. Such haring
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June 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Interesting, don't AM fungi have the ability to become a facultative pathogen to the host tree if the tree is subjected to stress? (Unless I'm mixing things up or something, which would be unsurprising). Either way, thanks for sharing!
November 23, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Interesting, don't AM fungi have the ability to become a facultative pathogen to the host tree if the tree is subjected to stress? (Unless I'm mixing things up or something, which would be unsurprising). Either way, thanks for sharing!
EXCLUSIVE: “The Major Battle That Was Fought Was On The Set-Asides”: Brazilian INB Vice-Chair On Pathogen Access & Benefits Sharing In The Pandemic Agreement
Geneva Health Files Newsletter Edition #130 [Treaty Talks]
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Geneva Health Files Newsletter Edition #130 [Treaty Talks]
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May 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: “The Major Battle That Was Fought Was On The Set-Asides”: Brazilian INB Vice-Chair On Pathogen Access & Benefits Sharing In The Pandemic Agreement
Geneva Health Files Newsletter Edition #130 [Treaty Talks]
genevahealthfiles.substack.com/p/interview-...
Geneva Health Files Newsletter Edition #130 [Treaty Talks]
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Gerald Mboowa (AfricaCDC): 10 genomics centers for excellence coming w/ ACEGID/SANBI/KRISP bioinf support. 2019-2023: only 7 countries with WGS to only 7 without. ONT&Ill diversify the risk of reagent access issues. Federated African Pathogen Data Sharing & Archive to try and solve data challenges.
October 31, 2023 at 8:59 AM
Gerald Mboowa (AfricaCDC): 10 genomics centers for excellence coming w/ ACEGID/SANBI/KRISP bioinf support. 2019-2023: only 7 countries with WGS to only 7 without. ONT&Ill diversify the risk of reagent access issues. Federated African Pathogen Data Sharing & Archive to try and solve data challenges.
It's Research Day here at Yale EMD! Huge congrats to Shoa Moosavi on her project - the first study (hopefully of many!) to think about the epidemiological consequences of the PABS System.
April 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It's Research Day here at Yale EMD! Huge congrats to Shoa Moosavi on her project - the first study (hopefully of many!) to think about the epidemiological consequences of the PABS System.
Thank you for sharing!
I feel like these tests will get more useful as we better understand how to interpret the results. Amazing that tests can combine host and pathogen data!
I feel like these tests will get more useful as we better understand how to interpret the results. Amazing that tests can combine host and pathogen data!
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thank you for sharing!
I feel like these tests will get more useful as we better understand how to interpret the results. Amazing that tests can combine host and pathogen data!
I feel like these tests will get more useful as we better understand how to interpret the results. Amazing that tests can combine host and pathogen data!
As a member of the Pathoplexus.org Executive Board, I joined discussions on the vital role of data sharing in strengthening global pathogen genomic surveillance.
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Pathoplexus is a new, open-source database dedicated to the efficient sharing of human viral pathogen genomic data, fostering global collaboration and public health response.
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November 21, 2024 at 11:06 AM
As a member of the Pathoplexus.org Executive Board, I joined discussions on the vital role of data sharing in strengthening global pathogen genomic surveillance.
#PandemicAccord
Good news: 124 countries in favour, 0 objections, 11 abstentions (really?).
Next step: a Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system.
Good news: 124 countries in favour, 0 objections, 11 abstentions (really?).
Next step: a Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system.
It's official: the #PandemicAccord is officially adopted by the World Health Assembly!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
May 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#PandemicAccord
Good news: 124 countries in favour, 0 objections, 11 abstentions (really?).
Next step: a Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system.
Good news: 124 countries in favour, 0 objections, 11 abstentions (really?).
Next step: a Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system.