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Ref.: C.L.13.2026
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) presents his compliments
to Member States and regional economic integration organizations and has the honour to refer to
resolution WHA78.1 (2025), which established the open-ended Intergovernmental Working
Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
Member States are informed that the resumed session of the sixth meeting of the IGWG
will be held at WHO headquarters, Geneva, from 27 April to 1 May 2026 in a hybrid format. The
resumed session of the sixth meeting will open at 09:00 (CEST) on Monday, 27 April 2026.
Meeting registration and access
Renewed CVENT registration will not be required for delegates who participated in
IGWG6. Such delegates will receive an email from EVENT CONTACT in the second week of
April with the personalized link to access the virtual platform.
With regards to badges, delegates from the Permanent Missions in Geneva can use a valid
UN badge to access the premises, whilst delegates from capitals will be issued an access badge at
the WHO security desk.
Member States who did not register for the sixth meeting should register from
7 to 20 April 2026 at the following link: https://events.who.int/IGWG6. In view of limited
capacity, the link will be deactivated at the close of the deadline with no further
opportunity to register. During registration in CVENT, delegations are required to upload
a credential, detailing the delegate(s) in the following format: email address, Country,
name (first name and surname of the delegate).
A personalized link to access the virtual platform will be sent to delegates who register for
the resumed session of the sixth meeting within the deadline.
In view of space restrictions in connection with ongoing renovations at WHO
headquarters, up to two persons per delegation are invited to be physically present in the meeting
room at WHO headquarters, with other members of the delegation participating through the
virtual platform.
The documentation for the meeting will be published at the following link:
https://apps.who.int/gb/IGWG/ as soon as available in the six official languages.
In accordance with resolution WHA49.9 (1996), and to support the aim of achievement of
SDG 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls), the Director-General
invites Member States to consider that gender balance be applied to their delegations.
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The Code of Conduct to prevent harassment, including sexual harassment, at WHO events
is available at the following link: Code of Conduct to prevent harassment, including sexual
harassment, at WHO events.
The Director-General of the World Health Organization takes this opportunity to renew to
Member States and regional economic integration organizations the assurance of his highest
consideration.
GENEVA, 7 April 2026
Saatja: "ola" <
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Teema: WHO: C.L.13.2026 (IGWG6 Resumed session)
Kuupäev: 2026-04-07 13:30
Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga.
Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear
Member States of the World Health Organization,
Please find attached, in the six official languages, C.L.13.2026 regarding
the resumed session of the sixth meeting of the open-ended
Intergovernmental Working Group on the WHO Pandemic Agreement which will
take place from 27 April to 1 May 2026.
For any further information, please contact
[email protected]
Best regards,
Department of Governing Bodies
World Health Organization
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