The WHO chief on Friday begged countries negotiating a global agreement on handling future pandemics to "get this done," as they prepare for one final week of last-ditch talks.
World Health Organization member states have spent the last two years drafting an international accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.
However, negotiations have gone into overtime — and even that is now running out.
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