In a series of correspondence initiated on February 2, 2024, Rajya Sabha member Aneel Hegde voiced grave concerns to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya regarding the World Health Organization's proposed Global Pandemic Treaty and amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. Hegde highlighted potential threats to national sovereignty and constitutional rights, citing the undue influence of pharmaceutical interests and lack of transparency in WHO decision-making. Mandaviya responded on March 1, 2024, defending the WHO's role and emphasizing its support for member states' sovereignty.

In his rebuttal to the Health Minister, dated March 30, 2024, Aneel Hegde elaborated on his concerns regarding the WHO's proposed Global Pandemic Treaty and amendments to the International Health Regulations, emphasizing the potential threats to national sovereignty and constitutional rights. Thereafter, Hegde, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi dated March 31, 2024, reiterated his concerns, urging parliamentary debate and abstention from signing any agreements until thorough scrutiny is undertaken. These exchanges underscored the significance of the issue and the need for comprehensive deliberation on matters impacting national sovereignty and public health.

Rajya Sabha MP Shri Aneel Hegde during the Budget Session on 2nd Feb '24, in a Special Metion, speaks about WHOs Global Pandemic Treaty and Amendments to IHR 2005 and raises concerns about their threat to our national sovereignty.

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Please find below letter to authorities including the District Magistrate, Chief Minister, Health Minister, and Chief Justice regarding concerns over the government's response to the NIPAH virus epidemic. Using Section 76 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 certain evidences have been demanded that support the Government's response to Nipah virus which have led to deprivation of our Fundamental Rights.

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Grievance Registration Number : DHLTH/E/2024/0004106

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya,
Union Minister,
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India,
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110108

Subject: Urgent Grievance Regarding HPV Vaccine Rollout in India

Respected Shri Mansukh Mandaviya,

We hope this letter finds you well. We, the undersigned medical professionals and concerned citizens, urgently bring to your attention our collective grievance regarding the ongoing HPV vaccine rollout in India.

Our primary concerns include the lack of transparency, safety and efficacy issues, ethical considerations, and financial implications associated with the current vaccination program. We request an immediate halt to the rollout, public disclosure of relevant documents, and an inclusive public debate to address these concerns.

Your prompt attention to this matter is crucial, and we trust you will prioritize the health and safety of our citizens.

Sincerely,

Indian Doctors for Truth

The letter addresses the plans of the World Health Organisation (WHO) through its proposed Global Pandemic Accord and IHR Amendments to be in charge of World Health and the dire implications thereof for Countries' Sovereignty. It highlights worries about the accord's potential impact on India's sovereignty and citizens' rights. The accord suggests granting the WHO unprecedented powers that could infringe upon national autonomy and individual liberties. Concerns revolve around potential coercion in medical procedures, ethical violations, and the erosion of fundamental rights. Urgent attention and scrutiny of this matter are urged to safeguard constitutional values and citizen rights.

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Enclosed is an urgent plea to Shri Manuskh Mandaviya (MoHFW) and Mr. Tedros Ghebreyesus (DG, WHO) from concerned citizens and experts regarding imminent amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005, specifically WHA75.12. This letter urgently requests the Government of India to reject these amendments completely.

The proposed changes would limit India's ability to respond to future health regulation amendments. We urge swift action to ensure India's rejection reaches the WHO Director-General before the November 30, 2023 deadline.

We emphasize the need for transparent discussions in Parliament and the public domain to inform citizens about these critical amendments' implications.

[Enclosures: Merged Letter to Health Minister and Director General, WHO]

A Letter has been sent to the President of India and Department of Health & Family Welfare with 332 Signatures in regards to IHR, World Pandemic Treaty and HEPR (WHO) negotiations. The Letter calls for transparency and inclusive processes by Indian civil society.

WE, CITIZENS OF INDIA AND REPRESENTATIVES OF ORGANISATIONS, named below, are deeply concerned at and anguished by the lack of transparency and non-inclusive consultation processes adopted by the Union Government in the negotiations that are happening at the World Health Organisation (WHO), on International Health Regulation, Global Pandemic Treaty and global architecture for health emergency preparedness, response and resilience (HEPR). Several countries such as the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Israel and the European Union and private foundations such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Vaccine Alliance, are lobbying for their respective interests. India is yet to formulate its position on these 3 instruments, or has failed communicate if this position has been formulated. There is no discussion either in national media or in other public domains. Despite its promises of greater openness and transparency, the NDA Government continues to pursue opaque and limited consultation processes that characterize several international negotiations with other countries.

Given this starkly visible imbalance in the practice of transparency and inclusive consultation processes adopted by the negotiating partners, we demand that the Government of India immediately take the following steps.

1. Give wide publicity and provide open access to proposals submitted to the WHO by Government of India, as well as the responses to the textual proposals  tabled by the WHO which are publicly available.

2. Widen the Indian delegation representing India at WHO to include multi-disciplinary experts and civil society representatives.

3. Create forums and platforms for public stakeholders and experts including civil society, academia and media representatives to submit their views on ongoing negotiations at WHO on the 3 instruments under discussion.

4. Ensure effective public participation in the negotiations by providing timely and comprehensive information on the status and details of the negotiations and holding dialogues and consultations with public stakeholders in India at each stage so that the negotiations are informed by the views and aspirations of all stakeholders.

5. Enact a legislation that mandates affirmation of Indian Parliament to all international treaties, Conventions and agreements.

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