世界卫生组织与G7、G20、金砖国家及全球多国领导人联合发表公开信，敦促各国在7月17日前完成《WHO疫情协议》中关于病原体获取与惠益分享（PABS）附件的谈判[1]。该附件被视为协议生效前的最后关键要素，将建立疫情防控中病原体快速共享和惠益公平分配的制度框架[1]。
信函强调了加快谈判的紧迫性。新冠疫情已导致约2000万人死亡，国际货币基金组织估计其经济损失超过13万亿美元[1]。科学家估计未来十年内爆发另一场疫情的概率接近四分之一[1]。2024年巴西担任G20主席期间首次将不平等确认为疫情的驱动因素[1]。
谈判代表将于7月6日至17日再次会面[1]。公开信强调需要明确政治意愿、体现公平精神、强调紧迫性[1]。根据WHO第22条第2款，该协议不赋予世卫组织任何权力指导或改变国家法律、政策，或要求实施封锁、旅行限制或疫苗强制措施[1]。
The World Health Organization and multiple national leaders have issued a joint open letter calling on the leaders of the G7, G20, BRICS nations, and all countries worldwide to complete negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex of the WHO Pandemic Agreement by July 17.[1] The PABS annex represents the final critical component required to bring the agreement into force, establishing institutional frameworks for rapid pathogen sharing and equitable benefit distribution during health emergencies.[1]
The appeal underscores the urgency of the matter against the backdrop of unprecedented global health and economic challenges.[1] The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in approximately 20 million deaths, with the International Monetary Fund estimating economic losses exceeding $13 trillion.[1] Furthermore, scientists estimate that the probability of another pandemic outbreak occurring within the next decade approaches one in four.[1] During its 2024 presidency of the G20, Brazil highlighted inequality as a driving factor in pandemics for the first time in the group's deliberations.[1]
Negotiating representatives are scheduled to convene again from July 6 to 17 to advance discussions on the annex.[1] The letter emphasizes three key priorities: demonstrating clear political commitment, embodying principles of equity, and emphasizing the pressing timeline for completion.[1] Notably, Article 22, Paragraph 2 of the agreement clarifies that the WHO holds no authority to direct or modify national laws and policies, nor can it mandate lockdowns, travel restrictions, or vaccine mandates.[1]