world health organisation (WHO)

describe addressing health emergencies

refers to early detection, risk assessment, information sharing and quick response to emergencies are important to avoid illness, injury, death and economic loss on a large scale. this will help countries to be better prepared for health emergencies by building resilient health care systems

promote healthier populations

aims to decrease maternal mortality, child and newborn mortality, reduce diseases such as HIV, maleria and promote health and wellbeing across all lifespan stages.

describe achieving universal health coverage

refers to every country having a strong and resilient people-centred health system based on primary care, health promotion and disease prevention aims to provide access to essential health care services

examples of addressing health emergencies

strengthening capacity for early warning risk reduction management of health and wellbeing risks rapid access to essential life-saving health services

examples of promoting healthier population

- advocate to stop the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks - support countries to implement the recommended interventions and preventions of NCDs - dressing universal access to sexual and reproductive health services

examples of achieving universal health coverage

- service access and quality - health workforce - access to medicines, vaccines and health products - governance and finance - health information systems - advocacy - country support

priorities of the WHO

1. achieving universal health coverage 2. addressing health emergencies 3. promoting healthier populations