The Politics of Pandemic Preparedness: Why South and Southeast Asia Need a Stronger Voice

The Diplomat - Nov 5, 2026

The Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex, currently under negotiation, has profound implications for dependency and health sovereignty in South and Southeast Asia.

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