General Assembly adopts pandemic declaration, but not by consensus

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World News · the U.S. · October 12, 2026

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The General Assembly on Monday adopted a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, by 153 in favour to three against (Argentina, Israel and United States) with two abstentions (New Zealand and Paraguay).

Reported by UN News, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at UN News →

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