At the World Health Assembly, member countries unanimously agreed to amend the International Health Regulations to enhance global preparedness and response to pandemics like COVID-19. The revisions include defining “pandemic emergency” and facilitating access to financing and medical products for developing nations. Despite shelving plans for a broader pandemic treaty due to disagreements, countries aim to finalize negotiations by the end of the year. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the success of the amendments, emphasizing collaboration amid global divisions.