[4] Experts argue that the COVID-19 pandemic has "exposed severe limitations in both the International Health Regulations (IHR) and the WHO’s institutional capacities.
[8] On 24 May 2024, WHO announced that no agreement was reached on an international treaty on pandemic prevention due to the financing issues therefore the negotiation would be suspended.
[2] More than 70 states, including the European Union and United Kingdom, are advocating for a strong legally binding international treaty.
[2][3] In contrast, other countries, including the United States, India and Brazil, are reluctant to commit to a legally binding agreement.
[2] The WHO could adopt a pandemic treaty under Article 21 of its constitution, similar to the legal status of the International Health Regulations.