What are the key contentious issues in the negotiations of the Pandemic Treaty? How can these be resolved to create a more equitable and resilient global health system?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Science and Technology: Health
Topic: Science and Technology: Health
Q5: What are the key contentious issues in the negotiations of the Pandemic Treaty? How can these be resolved to create a more equitable and resilient global health system? (15M)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India
Why the question? To understand the complexities and challenges in forming an international agreement aimed at improving global pandemic preparedness and response, with a focus on equity. Key Demand of the question? To critically analyze the main points of contention in the Pandemic Treaty negotiations, such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS), technology transfer, and the One Health approach, and suggest ways to overcome these obstacles. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Briefly introduce the purpose of the Pandemic Treaty and its significance. Body: Mention the key contentious issues: Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Technology transfer and intellectual property One Health approach Mention the challenges associated with each issue. Give India’s point of view. Suggest measures to address these challenges. Conclusion: Mention the importance of resolving these issues for a successful and equitable Pandemic Treaty.
Why the question?
To understand the complexities and challenges in forming an international agreement aimed at improving global pandemic preparedness and response, with a focus on equity.
Key Demand of the question?
To critically analyze the main points of contention in the Pandemic Treaty negotiations, such as Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS), technology transfer, and the One Health approach, and suggest ways to overcome these obstacles.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the purpose of the Pandemic Treaty and its significance.
• Mention the key contentious issues: Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Technology transfer and intellectual property One Health approach Mention the challenges associated with each issue. Give India’s point of view. Suggest measures to address these challenges.
• Mention the key contentious issues: Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Technology transfer and intellectual property One Health approach
• Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS)
• Technology transfer and intellectual property
• One Health approach
• Mention the challenges associated with each issue. Give India’s point of view.
• Suggest measures to address these challenges.
Conclusion:
Mention the importance of resolving these issues for a successful and equitable Pandemic Treaty.