healthcare delivery system Flashcards
• founded in 1948
• global office is located in Geneva, Switzerland
• building was inaugurated in 1966
• at present, the main headquarters is home to 2400 employees; is currently undergoing modernization, which will be completed in 2024
• works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable
world health organization (WHO)
to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being
WHO goal
the aim of this resolution is to achieve the 17 goals by 2030 with a view towards ending all forms of poverty, fighting inequalities, and tackling climate change while ensuring that no one is left behind
general assembly resolution A/RES/70/1 of 25 september 2015
to promote prosperity while protecting the planet
17 sustainable development goals
end poverty in all its forms everywhere
goal 1. end poverty
end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
goal 2. zero hunger
ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all ages
goal 3. good health and well-being
ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
goal 4. quality education
achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
goal 5. gender equality
ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
goal 6. clean water and sanitation
ensure access to affordable reliable sustainable and modern energy for all
goal 7. affordable and clean energy
promote sustained inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
goal 8. decent work and economic growth
build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation
goal 9. industry, innovation, and infrastructure
reduce inequality within and among countries
goal 10. reduced inequalities
make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
goal 11. sustainable cities and communities
ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
goal 12. responsible consumption and production
take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
goal 13. climate action
conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development
goal 14. life below water