Health Issues: The WHO
In 2012, the US pledged how much to the WHO?
$110 million
What is the WHO associated with?
The United Nations
Name 3 things the who is responsible for
Any of the following: -providing leadership on global health matters -shaping the health resource agenda -setting norms and standards providing technical support -monitoring and assessing health trend
What are the first 3 points of the 6 point challenge?
1. promote development 2. fostering health security 3. strengthen health systems
When was it established?
7th April 1948
How many people worldwide are employed by the WHO? Representing how many countries?
8,500 people worldwide 194 countries
Global Burden of Disease
A regional and global assessment of mortality and disability
Where are the headquarters?
Geneva, Switzerland
What disease did the WHO help eradicate in the last 3 centuries
Smallpox
What is the main objective of the WHO?
The attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health