PREZODE inputs to the INB

The INB (Intergovernmental Negotiating Body), representing all regions of the world, was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in December 2021. The INB is in charge of drafting and negotiating a WHO agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. In support of the INB process, broad global consultation was sought from Member States, relevant stakeholders, and experts. The INB’s work is based on the principles of inclusiveness, transparency, efficiency, Member State leadership and consensus. Following its recognition as a relevant stakeholder (annex E) in March 2024 by the INB Bureau, PREZODE has been invited to provide inputs on the successive INB meetings.

Thematic

Date

Pandemic Agreement: Successful negotiations

23/04/2025

On April 16, 2025, WHO Member States reached consensus on a draft agreement for consideration at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. The proposal aims to strengthen global collaboration on prevention, preparedness and response to future pandemic threats. It…

Supporting meaningful prevention via One Health

08/04/2025

Ahead of the last rounds of negotiations for the Pandemic Agreement, PREZODE organized a webinar alongside FOUR PAWS and Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security to highlight the existing efforts on One Health governance and the operationalization of prevention activities…

INB meeting n° 13 – February 2025

26/03/2025

Prevention strategies must align with national health priorities The 13th meeting of the INB was held from 17–21 February 2025. Dr. Marisa Peyre, PREZODE Cofounder and Science Focal Point, gave PREZODE’s statement. She emphasized that prevention strategies must align with…

INB meeting n° 12 resumed – December 2024

26/12/2024

PREZODE urges all Member States to seek compromises During the INB 12 resumed meeting, held from the 2nd to the 6th of December 2024, Cécile Grimaldi, Partnership Officer for PREZODE, raised concerns about the limited progress being made on Articles…

INB meeting n° 12 – November 2024

26/11/2024

Empowering communities to shape national prevention strategies On the 14th of November, during the 12th INB meeting, Dr. Elsa Léger, Global Science Officer of PREZODE, stressed the importance of incorporating prevention into the legal framework of the future Agreement. In…

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INB meeting n° 10 – July 2024

26/07/2024

Understanding the root causes of zoonotic emergence On the 16th of July, during the plenary session of the INB 10th meeting, Dr. Papa Seck, President of the General Assembly, recalled that the PREZODE and WHO experts group recently provided a…

INB meeting n° 9 resumed – April 2024

26/04/2024

PREZODE calls for the need to strengthen surveillance coordination. On the 29th of April (opening plenary session of the INB9 resumed meeting), PREZODE raised its concerns about the step backward on the One-Health approach in the Pandemic Agreement draft. The…

INB meeting n° 9 – March 2024

26/03/2024

PREZODE advocates for an integrated proactive prevention along with preparedness strategies During the opening plenary session of the 9th INB meeting on March 18, 2024, Dr. Papa Seck, President of the General Assembly, delivered a statement on behalf of PREZODE.…