UN Adopts ‘Pandemic Preparedness’ Declaration – But U.S. Votes No | 14 Oct 2026 | The United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly on Monday adopted a “Political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” — calling for stronger global medical and scientific cooperation in the face of the threat of a future pandemic. The 64-clause declaration passed with a 153-3 vote. The U.S., along with Argentina and Israel, voted against it. New Zealand and Paraguay abstained. The declaration calls for stronger international cooperation and for activating the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, passed last year. However, the declaration is legally non-binding and does not obligate countries to cede sovereignty or impose public health restrictions, including vaccine mandates or lockdowns. Valerie Ferrell, policy director of Stand for Health Freedom, said the declaration “is like an unholy political ‘vow renewal.'”