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Source: theguardian.com

<p>The US says it is unable to support a major global text on pandemic prevention and preparedness put forward at UN general assembly</p><p>The United States government’s decision to block a major global declaration on pandemic preparedness “severely weakens” the effort, and signals intent to disrupt international cooperation, says Prof Lawrence Gostin, a leading expert on global health law from Georgetown University.</p><p>The United Nations general assembly had been due to adopt a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response on 25 September after a high-level meeting on the subject.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/sep/28/us-response-un-pandemic-talks-global-planning" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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