Office of the Vice Minister of Health, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Immunology Research Program, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2024 Sep;14(3):580-585. doi: 10.1007/s44197-024-00233-5. Epub 2024 Apr 29.
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has served as a call for enhanced global cooperation and a more robust pandemic preparedness and response framework. As a result of this pressing demand, dialogues were initiated to establish a pandemic treaty designed to foster a synchronized global strategy for addressing forthcoming health emergencies. In this review, we discussed the main obstacles to this treaty.
Among several challenges facing the pandemic treaty, we highlighted (1) global cooperation and political will, (2) equity in access to resources and treatments, (3) sustainable financing, (4) compliance and enforcement mechanisms, (5) sovereignty concerns, and (6) data sharing and transparency.
Navigating the hurdles facing the development of the pandemic treaty requires concerted efforts, diplomatic finesse, and a shared commitment to global solidarity. Addressing challenges in global cooperation, equitable access, transparency, compliance, financing, and sovereignty is essential for forging a comprehensive and effective framework for pandemic preparedness and response on the global stage.
新冠疫情的爆发呼吁全球加强合作,建立更强大的大流行防范和应对框架。为满足这一紧迫需求,各方开始展开对话,以制定一项大流行条约,旨在为即将到来的卫生突发事件制定协调一致的全球战略。在本综述中,我们讨论了该条约面临的主要障碍。
在大流行条约面临的若干挑战中,我们重点强调了(1)全球合作和政治意愿、(2)获取资源和治疗方法的公平性、(3)可持续融资、(4)合规和执行机制、(5)主权关切、以及(6)数据共享和透明度。
要克服大流行条约制定所面临的障碍,需要各方齐心协力,运用外交手腕,并共同致力于全球团结。解决全球合作、公平获取、透明度、合规性、融资和主权方面的挑战,对于在全球范围内制定全面有效的大流行防范和应对框架至关重要。