WHO Pandemic Agreement is only the beginning: strengthening implementation to protect global health

Shashika Bandara; Benjamin Mason Meier; Sonam K. Shah; Fatima Hassan

doi:10.1136/bmj-2025-086069

February 17, 2026BMJ

WHO Pandemic Agreement is only the beginning: strengthening implementation to protect global health

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Key Points

The aim is to highlight the importance of political economy in implementing the Pandemic Agreement to improve global health preparedness.
Examined the content and implications of the Pandemic Agreement
Analyzed factors influencing implementation
Discussed equitable preparedness for future pandemics
Identified gaps in the current implementation of the Agreement
Suggested that political economy plays a crucial role in effective implementation
Emphasized the need for equitable approaches to global health preparedness

Implication

Analysis reveals the need for addressing political economy to enhance pandemic preparedness globally, suggesting actionable pathways.

Abstract

The Pandemic Agreement is just words on paper—considering the political economy of implementation will be key to ensure equitable preparedness for future pandemics, write Shashika Bandara and colleagues

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Bandara et al. (2026) studied this question.

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WHO Pandemic Agreement is only the beginning: strengthening implementation to protect global health

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WHO Pandemic Agreement is only the beginning: strengthening implementation to protect global health

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