A landmark international agreement now mandates that all 197 participating nations, including Russia, must publicly report any unexplained deaths that may signal the early stages of a disease outbreak. The treaty aims to strengthen global surveillance by ensuring transparency in potential health threats before they spread. Health authorities will be obligated to share critical data promptly, potentially improving early response efforts. The measure reflects growing concerns over rapid disease transmission in an interconnected world.
A global treaty signed by 197 countries — including Russia — requires reporting any death that could be a sign of an outbreak to come.
