Part of International Relations — Global Issues. Common notes for UPSC Mains GS-II.
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📌 Background & Key Features
Global governance test: Exposed WHO’s limited enforcement powers, vaccine-nationalism among wealthy nations, and the case for a binding WHO Pandemic Treaty (still under negotiation) on equitable vaccine/technology access.
India’s response: Vaccine Maitri diplomacy (see Part 1.8) positioned India as the "Pharmacy of the World"; India-South Africa co-sponsored the WTO TRIPS waiver proposal for pandemic-related IP.
📰 Current Affairs Linkage (2025-26)
Ongoing WHO Pandemic Treaty negotiations continue to reference India’s vaccine-equity advocacy as a benchmark, feeding into broader "Global South health diplomacy" discussions.
