Denpasar, Oct. 31 -- The Ministry of Health stressed that a pandemic agreement and its funding are crucial to addressing potential future pandemics.

According to Bonanza Perwira Taihitu, Expert Staff for Politics and Health Globalization at the ministry, while there are funding mechanisms for peaceful times, a global financing mode is lacking, which is why the Pandemic Fund was created.

"Peace time mode of funding, yes we have it, but a worldwide mode of financing is something that we are lacking, so that is the reason why we created that Pandemic Fund," Taihitu said here on Thursday.

He made the statement during his presentation at the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN) ...