United Kingdom UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, Will That Muppet ALBO do tne same??
The Telegraph reports By Reuters May 9, 2024.
May 8 (Reuters) - Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organization's (WHO) pandemic accord because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday.According to a draft of the pandemic accord being negotiated at the WHO, richer countries should be asked to pull their weight in helping the world cope with pandemics, including reserving 20% of tests, treatments and vaccines for the WHO to distribute in poorer countries during emergencies.
"We will only support the adoption of the accord and accept it on behalf of the UK, if it is firmly in the UK national interest and respects national sovereignty," a spokesperson for Britain's Department of Health and Social Care said in a statement to Reuters.The spokesperson did not comment on the details of the specific proposals from the accord, adding that "no proposals have been agreed."The WHO did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.
