As H7N9, MERS loom, leaders 'put some stick about' global health security
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
With 80% of countries failing to meet their commitment under a World Health Organization (WHO) pact to be prepared for public health emergencies and infectious disease threats, leaders from around the world decided it was time to put some stick about – launching a new global health security agenda (GHSA) aimed at accelerating the process, with the US pledging to infuse millions of dollars in new cash into the effort.