Devex

The United States and European Union have objected to parts of a United Nations political declaration on pandemic preparedness, according to Devex. The declaration, intended to strengthen global coordination after COVID-19, has drawn resistance over specific provisions, highlighting continuing disagreements between major powers and UN member states over how future pandemics should be managed internationally.

The US is preparing to launch new global health initiatives that Congress has not yet seen, according to reporting by Devex. The plans have not been shared with lawmakers ahead of their rollout, raising questions about transparency and oversight of US global health spending. Details of the programs and their funding have not yet been made public.