Bangladesh: Dhaka for strengthening WHO to tackle disasters in future

DHAKA, 02 December 2021, (TON): Process of negotiation on crafting new instrument on pandemic prevention expected to take place next year.

Bangladesh has recommended strengthening the global health structure, especially the World Health Organization (WHO), with a view to countering further disasters.

Md Mustafizur Rahman, ambassador and permanent representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations (UN), made the suggestion during the ongoing Special Session of the World Health Assembly.

A press release said “the three-day long session is being held with a focus on finalizing the decision on crafting a new instrument to counter present and future pandemics in light of the experience of the global community in countering the pandemic.”

Ambassador Rahman said “waiver of intellectual property rights, enhancement of capacities, sharing of technology, financial assistance, etc for the developing countries should be included in the instrument.”

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