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Our research established that a dismal six per cent of the contracts struck during the pandemic were officially disclosed. Ensuring fair pricing, accountability and equitable distribution of vaccines should take precedence over commercial confidentiality. This is particularly the case during a global health crisis, when lives are at stakes and large sums of public money involved.”
“The proposed new global agreement on pandemic preparedness must establish minimum standards for contract disclosure during emergencies and address structural barriers blocking freedom of information requests. This litigation can inject momentum into global reform, contributing to a more resilient global health system.”
