WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao is expected to submit draft pandemic preparedness legislation to its Council of Advice by December 31, 2026, as part of Kingdom-wide reforms agreed in Sint Maarten .
The pandemic working group narrowed its priorities to two urgent themes:
- Pandemic legislation
- Security of supply for medical products
Curaçao is described as “advanced” in the drafting phase of pandemic law reform.
The goal is to create harmonized emergency health laws across the Kingdom, ensuring rapid decision-making during future pandemics while safeguarding civil liberties.
The reform follows lessons learned from COVID-19, where coordination challenges and legal gaps complicated responses.
For Curaçao, clearer legal authority during public health crises will reduce uncertainty, speed up emergency actions and strengthen public trust.