In May 2025, many countries signed a pandemic treaty aimed at avoiding some of the mistakes of the COVID-19 pandemic. But countries are still negotiating the heart of the treaty.
Jonathan Lambert is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk, where he covers global health and explores themes related to medicine and healthcare, including public health, alternative medicine, and pharmaceuticals. With nearly a decade of experience in science journalism, Lambert has contributed to notable outlets such as The Atlantic, National Geographic, and Quanta Magazine, investigating topics from the evolutionary benefits of familial proximity to the complexities of drug evaluation. He has been featured in various public radio programs and publications, including Words on a Wire and Science News Magazine.