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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn

WHO accuses Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation about pandemic treaty

Nigel Farage in mid speech with a microphone
Nigel Farage is fronting Action on World Health, which encourages people to protest against powers that the WHO says it does not have and does not want. Photograph: Omar Havana/Getty Images

The World Health Organization has accused Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation after he launched a campaign to block an international treaty designed to improve global pandemic preparedness.

WHO member states are negotiating a deal to shore up cooperation against new pathogens. If adopted, the legally binding treaty would commit countries to helping each other in the event of a pandemic, increase research and sharing of data, and promote fair access to vaccines.

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