On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) expressed concern over the continuing spread of false claims and conspiracy theories concerning the new global pandemic accord, currently negotiated by member states.
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WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus, in a statement, cautioned that just as mis- and disinformation undermined the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said they were undermining efforts to keep the world safer from future pandemics.
He drew comparisons with the efforts by the tobacco industry to derail negotiations at the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
“The same thing is happening now. Groups with vested interests are claiming falsely that the accord is a power grab by WHO and that it will stymie innovation and research. Both claims are completely false,” stated Mr Ghebreyesus. “I need to put this plainly: those who peddle lies about this historic agreement are endangering the health and safety of future generations.”
The pandemic accord aims to promote solidarity and equity among countries in forging an effective pandemic response. Negotiations on the document are held at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), which WHO members at the World Health Assembly established.
The WHO chief also emphasised that the agreement was between countries and countries alone.
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