Press Release - WHO welcomes the overarching recommendations of TheLancet COVID-19 Commission's report on "Lessons for the future from the COVID-19 pandemic," which align with our commitment to stronger global, regional and national pandemic preparedness, prevention, readiness and response. At the same time, there are several key omissions and misinterpretations in the report, not least regarding the public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) and the speed and scope of WHO's actions.