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☷U S Delegation to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body INB Meeting on a Pandemic Accord United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
Feb 18,2024
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The U . S . delegation , led by Ambassador Pamela Hamamoto , will be attending the eighth round of negotiations at the World Health Organization in Geneva , Switzerland . The delegation includes representatives from various U . S . departments and agencies . It is important for us to work together in finding solutions to improve global pandemic prevention and response . Diseases don ' t stick to borders , so it ' s crucial to improve both domestic and global capabilities . Our leadership in these negotiations will help reduce the risk of outbreaks affecting American lives and livelihoods . The U . S . is a major funder in global health and pandemic preparedness efforts , committing billions of dollars since 2021 . Our goals for these negotiations include enhancing countries ' capacity to respond to pandemics , ensuring data sharing and transparency , and promoting equitable access to vaccines and treatments . These actions will make the world safer for everyone . We are committed to collaborating with all WHO Member States to develop an international agreement that advances global health security . For media inquiries , please contact GHSD_publicaffairs@state . gov .
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