Countries agree to amend global health security rules

One down.

Despite failing to reach consensus on a pandemic treaty, which has now been delayed by another year, the World Health Assembly concluded on Saturday by adopting a new package of amendments to the International Health Regulations, or IHR. This legally binding instrument defines the rights and obligations of countries during public health emergencies.

The amendments include:

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