Geneva Health Files
As global health negotiations on addressing health emergencies in Geneva swiftly move into a decisive phase this summer, questions on accountability and governance will be crucial parts of the puzzle that countries must put together. These issues underpin not only a new Pandemic Accord but also amendments to the International Health Regulations. In today’s edition, we bring you a guest essay from the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention, that is suggesting an Independent Assessment Body and governance committees as defining features to improve accountability in the remaking of the governance of health emergencies. Also see the Bureau’s Text for a Pandemic Accord with suggestions on governance.