Jayashree Watal

Apr 15, 2024 | genevahealthfiles.substack.com | Lawrence O. Gostin |Sam F. Halabi |Jayashree Watal |Priti Patnaik

Hi, In order to bridge the schism between countries on key matters at stake in the negotiations towards a new Pandemic Agreement, a range of stakeholders are working behind-the-scenes to help push towards a logical conclusion in this three year old process. We have noted before, how many negotiators see the Pathogen Access-and-Benefit Sharing System as a litmus test for equity in the overall reforms of Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response.

Apr 3, 2024 | genevahealthfiles.substack.com | Lawrence O. Gostin |Jayashree Watal |Priti Patnaik

Hi, We reported last week that the success of reaching consensus towards a new Pandemic Agreement at the World Health Organization, hinges on the possibility of member states agreeing on a new mechanism to facilitate the access to information on pathogens while also committing to share benefits. We were also told that without such a dedicated system for global health, a new legal instrument to govern pandemics may not become a reality.

Dec 22, 2023 | genevahealthfiles.substack.com | Jayashree Watal |Lawrence O. Gostin |Matiangai Sirleaf |Alexandra Phelan

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Nov 1, 2023 | genevahealthfiles.substack.com | Jayashree Watal |Lawrence O. Gostin |Priti Patnaik

Hi,Geneva Health Files is a clearing house for original reporting, analyses, and opinions capturing the goings-on in global health. It has been our effort to cater to our niche readership of decision-makers by bringing a range of views to make discussions on global health policy-making richer.