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Statement at the fifth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 5) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement

On 9 February 2026 in Geneva, IFPMA delivered a statement at the fifth meeting of the open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG 5) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

158th session of the WHO Executive Board (EB158): Reform of the global health architecture and the UN80 initiative

On 6 February 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on Agenda item 29.1 on reform of the global health architecture at the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board in Geneva. The innovative pharmaceutical industry views this process as a critical opportunity to build a stronger, truly fit-for-purpose global health architecture. As a trusted and official...

158th session of the WHO Executive Board: WHO’s work in health emergencies

We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the discussions at EB158. WHO’s work on strengthening emergency preparedness reflects a shared commitment to ensuring the world is better equipped for future health threats. We welcome this direction and the emphasis on clarity, coordination, and readiness. As EB158 documents highlight, WHO will now take on an expanded set of responsibilities...

158th session of the WHO Executive Board (EB158): Draft updated global action plan on antimicrobial resistance

On 4 February 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on Agenda item 14 on the draft updated global action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board. We welcome the timely update of the Global Action Plan on AMR (GAP), which provides a unique opportunity to take stock of progress...

158th session of the WHO Executive Board (EB158): Harmonization of regulatory approaches, governance, and standards for data, digital health, and artificial intelligence in the health sector

On 4 February 2026, IFPMA delivered a statement on Agenda item 15 on harmonization of regulatory approaches, governance, and standards for data, digital health, and artificial intelligence in the health sector at the 158th session of the WHO Executive Board in Geneva. Noting the work carried out by several multilateral institutions on digital health transformation,...