Pandemic Action Network
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🔟 The #IGWG3 report and closing session are now available online for anyone who’d like to catch up on the details 🎥👇
🔗https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/11/03/default-calendar/third-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-(igwg)-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement
🔗https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/11/03/default-calendar/third-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-(igwg)-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🔟 The #IGWG3 report and closing session are now available online for anyone who’d like to catch up on the details 🎥👇
🔗https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/11/03/default-calendar/third-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-(igwg)-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement
🔗https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/11/03/default-calendar/third-meeting-of-the-intergovernmental-working-group-(igwg)-on-the-who-pandemic-agreement
8️⃣ @panaction.bsky.social also called for an effective #multilateral #PABS, reminding that nationalism during COVID fueled a race to the bottom for all.
🔗https://www.pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/transparency-observer-status-multilateralism-igwg3-statements/
🔗https://www.pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/transparency-observer-status-multilateralism-igwg3-statements/
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
8️⃣ @panaction.bsky.social also called for an effective #multilateral #PABS, reminding that nationalism during COVID fueled a race to the bottom for all.
🔗https://www.pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/transparency-observer-status-multilateralism-igwg3-statements/
🔗https://www.pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/transparency-observer-status-multilateralism-igwg3-statements/
7️⃣ @panaction.bsky.social, @fourpawsint.bsky.social, GPHC Panel & Spark Street Advisors @nschwalbe.bsky.social issued a joint statement underscoring the value & need for #transparency in formal negotiations and urged MS to reconsider observer access.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4ux6puj8
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4ux6puj8
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
7️⃣ @panaction.bsky.social, @fourpawsint.bsky.social, GPHC Panel & Spark Street Advisors @nschwalbe.bsky.social issued a joint statement underscoring the value & need for #transparency in formal negotiations and urged MS to reconsider observer access.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4ux6puj8
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4ux6puj8
6️⃣ @theindpanel.bsky.social warned that bilateral agreements would undermine the #PABS system, as they advance national and commercial interests rather than health security, and noted:
⚡ "When pathogens know no borders, multilateralism is the only answer" ⚡
tinyurl.com/329zwjct
⚡ "When pathogens know no borders, multilateralism is the only answer" ⚡
tinyurl.com/329zwjct
Bilateral deals would undermine pandemic preparedness, multilateralism is the only answer - The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response statement to the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement. Delivered by Dr Michel Kazatchkine, Me...
tinyurl.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
6️⃣ @theindpanel.bsky.social warned that bilateral agreements would undermine the #PABS system, as they advance national and commercial interests rather than health security, and noted:
⚡ "When pathogens know no borders, multilateralism is the only answer" ⚡
tinyurl.com/329zwjct
⚡ "When pathogens know no borders, multilateralism is the only answer" ⚡
tinyurl.com/329zwjct
5️⃣ News emerged that the US is working separately to condition bilateral global health assistance on access to pathogen data. Details and ramifications remain unclear, but the go-it-alone effort threatens to jeopardize an effective PABS annex.
🔗 tinyurl.com/4uz4pkpp
🔗 tinyurl.com/4uz4pkpp
EXCLUSIVE: US Ties Global Health Aid To Data Sharing On Pathogens – Undermining WHO Talks - Health Policy Watch
The United States (US) aims to compel countries that receive its aid to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria to share all information about “pathogens with
tinyurl.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
5️⃣ News emerged that the US is working separately to condition bilateral global health assistance on access to pathogen data. Details and ramifications remain unclear, but the go-it-alone effort threatens to jeopardize an effective PABS annex.
🔗 tinyurl.com/4uz4pkpp
🔗 tinyurl.com/4uz4pkpp
4️⃣ Civil society and some Member States continued to call for greater #transparency, but countries declined to revisit engagement modalities & chose to stick to #IGWG1 rules. A disappointing outcome given an earlier commitment to explore observer access.
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
4️⃣ Civil society and some Member States continued to call for greater #transparency, but countries declined to revisit engagement modalities & chose to stick to #IGWG1 rules. A disappointing outcome given an earlier commitment to explore observer access.
3️⃣ 🇲🇾 Malaysia noted that operational and feasible options have begun to emerge — but some elements remain politically challenging to negotiate. Significant work is still needed, particularly between sessions, with only two formal negotiations scheduled.
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
3️⃣ 🇲🇾 Malaysia noted that operational and feasible options have begun to emerge — but some elements remain politically challenging to negotiate. Significant work is still needed, particularly between sessions, with only two formal negotiations scheduled.
2️⃣ In closing remarks, the #AfricaGroup stressed that more work is needed for an enforceable #PABS system that truly operationalises #equity. They urged that all PABS material flow exclusively through the system, as any loophole would erode trust & #PandemicPPR.
November 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
2️⃣ In closing remarks, the #AfricaGroup stressed that more work is needed for an enforceable #PABS system that truly operationalises #equity. They urged that all PABS material flow exclusively through the system, as any loophole would erode trust & #PandemicPPR.
In verbal statement to #IGWG3 @panaction.bsky.social underlined the importance of this multilateral process.
November 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In verbal statement to #IGWG3 @panaction.bsky.social underlined the importance of this multilateral process.
9️⃣ ICYMI 🧬 Timothée Poisot & Colin J. Carlson unpack the limits of today’s viral sequence–sharing digital platforms — and why @WHO has a unique opportunity to create a trusted global database building on the #PandemicAgreement 👇
🔗 www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/to-f...
🔗 www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/to-f...
To Finish the Pandemic Agreement, WHO Needs a Trustworthy Viral Database | Think Global Health
Online platforms for sharing virus sequences are in disarray. The World Health Organization has a chance to build something new
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
9️⃣ ICYMI 🧬 Timothée Poisot & Colin J. Carlson unpack the limits of today’s viral sequence–sharing digital platforms — and why @WHO has a unique opportunity to create a trusted global database building on the #PandemicAgreement 👇
🔗 www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/to-f...
🔗 www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/to-f...
8️⃣ Still trying to unpack one — or every — letter of the #PABS acronym? 🧩 Check out our briefing paper for guidance on Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing and how it advances the #PandemicAgreement 👇
🔗 pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/briefin...
🔗 pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/briefin...
Briefing Paper on Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) | Pandemic Action Network
pandemicactionnetwork.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
8️⃣ Still trying to unpack one — or every — letter of the #PABS acronym? 🧩 Check out our briefing paper for guidance on Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing and how it advances the #PandemicAgreement 👇
🔗 pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/briefin...
🔗 pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/briefin...
7️⃣ 💬 Written relevant stakeholder statements:
👉 apps.who.int/gb/igwg/e/e_...
👉 apps.who.int/gb/igwg/e/e_...
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
7️⃣ 💬 Written relevant stakeholder statements:
👉 apps.who.int/gb/igwg/e/e_...
👉 apps.who.int/gb/igwg/e/e_...
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
5️⃣ Relevant #IGWG3 links 🔗
📺 Opening session & daily briefings recordings:
👉 www.who.int/news-room/ev...
📺 Opening session & daily briefings recordings:
👉 www.who.int/news-room/ev...
Third meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement
The third meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement will be conducted in hybrid format during 3–7 November 2025.
www.who.int
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
5️⃣ Relevant #IGWG3 links 🔗
📺 Opening session & daily briefings recordings:
👉 www.who.int/news-room/ev...
📺 Opening session & daily briefings recordings:
👉 www.who.int/news-room/ev...
4️⃣ Tuesday, #IGWG’s Bureau met with relevant stakeholders to explore ways to enhance engagement. Participants stressed observer access would be the most effective way to support negotiations & other ideas were also shared. The Bureau committed to discussing proposals w/ IGWG MS.
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
4️⃣ Tuesday, #IGWG’s Bureau met with relevant stakeholders to explore ways to enhance engagement. Participants stressed observer access would be the most effective way to support negotiations & other ideas were also shared. The Bureau committed to discussing proposals w/ IGWG MS.
3️⃣ Evening informal sessions have focused primarily on benefits, but also touched on access issues, including “unique identifiers.” @who.int technical experts joined some discussions. Informal meetings today examined types of participants to be included in the #PABS system.
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
2️⃣ Using draft text on screen, the Bureau started negotiations with a first reading, then gathered feedback from MS. Discussions have centered on Section II, which focuses on how the #PABS system is implemented, including access to pathogen materials/data and benefits.
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
2️⃣ Using draft text on screen, the Bureau started negotiations with a first reading, then gathered feedback from MS. Discussions have centered on Section II, which focuses on how the #PABS system is implemented, including access to pathogen materials/data and benefits.