France, April 12 -- Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached an accord "in principle" over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions triggered by the global Covid pandemic.

"We have an accord in principle" Claire Amprou, the co-chair of the negotiating body, told France's AFP news agency on Saturday.

Amprou, who is also French ambassador for world health, said delegates are to meet on Tuesday in Geneva to put the finishing touches to the treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

It will then require the final seal of approval from all WHO members at the World Health Assembly in Geneva at the end of May.

The pact, whichWHO's 194 member states have been arduously negotiating for t...