Members of the World Health Organization came together on a critical agreement Tuesday that outlines how members would react to pandemics after the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 has killed over 7 million people,

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Members of the World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday on how to prepare for future pandemics following the COVID-19 outbreak, which killed millions of people between the years of 2020 and 2022.

The World Health Organization approved a groundbreaking pandemic accord aiming to boost global coordination, ensure equitable access to health tools, and prevent future crises—despite major absences and deep funding cuts.