UN Approves Pandemic Declaration Without Consensus

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, with 153 votes in favour, three against — from the United States, Israel and Argentina — and two abstentions, from New Zealand and Paraguay. Although the declaration is not legally binding, it reinforces international commitments to cooperation in the face of future health emergencies.

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