In 2016, the PIP Framework was reviewed. The Report of the 2016 PIP Framework Review Group found that “the PIP Framework is a bold and innovative tool for pandemic influenza preparedness, is being well implemented, and that the principle of the PIP Framework of placing virus sharing and benefit sharing on an equal footing remains relevant today.” However, it was noted that “there are key issues that must urgently be addressed for the PIP Framework to remain relevant, including the issue of how [genetic sequence data] should be handled under the PIP Framework, and whether or not the PIP Framework could be expanded to include seasonal influenza.” The Report of the 2016 PIP Framework Review Group was submitted to the 70th World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2017 through the 140th Executive Board.
At WHA 70, Member States requested the Director-General, inter alia: 8(b) “Regarding the PIP Framework Review Group’s recommendations concerning seasonal influenza and genetic sequence data, to conduct a thorough and deliberative analysis of the issues raised, including the implications of pursuing or not pursuing possible approaches, relying on the 2016 PIP Framework Review and the expertise of the PIP Advisory Group, and transparent consultation of Member States and relevant stakeholders, including the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System [GISRS].”
Member States also requested the Director-General to report to the 71st World Health Assembly on progress to implement the decision and to make recommendations on further action.
- Report of the 2016 PIP Framework Review Group
- Decision WHA70(10)
- Terms of Reference for Implementation of Decision WHA70(10)8(b)