HEALTH

Question 1

It’s the understanding of health care in an international and interdisciplinary context. It includes the study, research, and practice of medicine with focus and emphasis on improving health and health care equity for populations worldwide.

Answer 1

Global Health

Question 2

It is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria as epidemics.

Answer 2

Global Fund

Question 3

Brings together public
and private sectors with the shared goal of creating equal access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries.

Answer 3

Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI)

Question 4

It is designated to serve as the lead agency tasked to direct and coordinate with all member nations regarding leadership, supervision, technical support, and education on matters about health.

Answer 4

World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 5

It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life for themselves.

Answer 5

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Question 6

It is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with presence in 192 countries and territories.

Answer 6

United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Question 7

True or False

The first Healthy Cities Programs were launched in developed countries

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or False

The budget for health in the Philippines has decreased, particularly for universal health care after raising the tax imposed to cigarette.

Answer 8

False (It has Increase)

Question 9

True or False

Malaysia’s commitment to women’s rights and gender equality has
developed over time in both the domestic and international arenas.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False

Stigma and discrimination that encouraged people from seeking treatment

Answer 10

False (Discouraged)

Question 11

True or False

Many countries are failing to implement the best buys, with low and middle-income countries more likely to have weaker policies.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False

There is plenty of evidence for the effectiveness of standard interventions to prevent maternal and child deaths, but countries vary widely in the degree to which these interventions have been implemented.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or False

Diseases affecting the world’s poorest people succeed to attract the
attention and funding needed to develop new health technologies.

Answer 13

False (It failed to attract attention)

Question 14

What are the 5 Global Health Initiatives?

Answer 14

Global Funs

Global Alliances for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI)

World Health Organization (WHO)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations
International Children’s
Fund (UNICEF)