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Members of the World Health Organization have reached an agreement that outlines measures to prevent future pandemics and strengthen global collaboration in responses to outbreaks. The legally binding pact is intended to shore up the world’s defenses against new pathogens after the COVID-19 pandemic killed millions of people in 2020-22. It proposes a global supply chain and logistics network while emphasizing stronger health system resilience and preparedness. The agreement is widely seen as a victory for the global health agency, at a time when multilateral organizations like the WHO have been battered by sharp cuts in US foreign funding. The proposal will be considered at the World Health Assembly policy meeting in May.