The World Health Assembly (WHA) - the main decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO) - has adopted a crucial agreement on preventing, preparing for and responding to future pandemics. With 124 votes in favor, none against and 11 abstentions, the draft agreement on preventing and combating pandemics was adopted in committee by the World Health Assembly, with the final vote considered a formality. The announcement was made by Esperance Luvindao, Namibia's health minister and