At a 2-day G20 health ministers meeting in Rome over the weekend, officials passed a declaration voicing more COVID-19 support for poorer countries, but so far, no new pledges were announced.In other news, global COVID-19 cases have topped 220 million, with continued surges in Southeast Asia and Oceania among the headlines.Hopes remain for more pledgesAt the Sep 5 and 6 meeting, health ministers grappled with several health issues, and three sessions were focused on COVID-19, according to the group.
Topics included steps and tools to better prepare for the next pandemic.In a final declaration, the G20 health ministers reaffirmed their commitment to global solidarity, including support for the World Health Organization (WHO).