Trump administration rejects U.N. pandemic preparedness declaration
Summary
The United States decided not to support a United Nations statement that called for countries to work together on preparing for and preventing future pandemics. The European Union also raised concerns about parts of this declaration during a United Nations meeting.Key Facts
- The U.S. rejected a nonbinding U.N. declaration on pandemic preparedness.
- The declaration aimed to improve global cooperation on preventing and managing pandemics.
- The European Union also objected to some parts of the statement.
- The rejection was announced at a high-level U.N. meeting on pandemic preparedness.
- Erica Schwartz, CDC director, spoke on behalf of the U.S. during the meeting.
- The declaration was nonbinding, meaning it does not create legal obligations.
- The meeting focused on improving worldwide readiness for future health emergencies.
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