The World Health Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution for the global #Covid19 Response.

137 co-sponsors joined the resolution, championed by Australia, EU & w China joining.

Below, I've highlighted some key operative parts #WHA73

(Draft: https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA73/A73_CONF1Rev1-en.pdf)
(1/5)

The Resolution reaffirms the importance of global solidarity and the @WHO's role as a leader and coordinator in the #Covid19 response, pushing back on critiques of the organization and retreat into nationalized or isolationist approaches.
(2/5)

The Resolution affirms ensuring global equitable access to vaccines and equipment, including reiterating TRIPS flexibilities for public health and the importance of urgently assisting developing countries in #covid19 response

(This is a crucial international law point)
(3/5)

The Resolution provides a series of specific and detailed calls to Member States in how to respond to #Covid19, including grounding their responses in #humanrights
(4/5)

The Resolution calls for an independent review at "earliest appropriate moment" of:
– effectiveness of mechanisms states have given to @WHO
– the International Health Regulations
– WHO's role in UN system
– WHO's actions, w focus on improving global health (aka not blame)
(5/5)