PABS (Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing) negotiations in the final stretch. Towards a fair pandemic system or cementing voluntary mechanisms?
Bogdan Hofbauer
Although the Pandemic Treaty was adopted at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), its core mechanism for ensuring equitable access to vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics remains unresolved. As the World Health Assembly approaches its 79th session in May 2026, negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) System enter their final and decisive phase. In the upcoming months, governments will negotiate under intense time pressure while industry lobbying and geopolitical
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