Lecture 10 - Players in Global Health Flashcards
What is WHO?
World health organization
What are the main goals for WHO?
to work with countries and partners to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from all hazards that create health emergencies, including disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflicts
What does WHO coordinate?
the international health response to contain disease outbreaks and provide effective relief and recovery
What are the regions of WHO territory?
Americas, African, European, Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, Western Pacific
What is PAHO?
Pan American Health Organization
What is the goal of PAHO?
to work with member countries to strengthen health systems and respond to emergencies
Who does PAHO work with?
ministries of health, other government agencies, NGOs, universities, and community groups
What geographical location does PAHO work in?
North, Central, and South America
What does FAO stand for?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States
What are the goals of FAO?
- Eradicate hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition
- Elimination of poverty, improving economic/social progress for all
- Sustainable management and utilization of natural resources
What is the geographical location that FAO works with?
world-wide
What is USAID?
the US Agency for International Development
What is the mission of USAID?
to promote and demonstrate democratic values abroad, and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world
What does USAID do?
it leads US governments international development and disaster assistance through partnerships and investments that save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, and help people emerge from humanitarian crises and progress beyond assistance
What is GAVI?
the vaccine alliance
What is the mission of GAVI?
to improve access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries
What is the goal of the Global Fund?
to invest the world’s money to defeat AIDs, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
What are the 2 main goals for the World Bank for 2030?
- End extreme poverty by decreasing the percentage of people living on less than $1.90 a day to no more than 3%
- Promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40% for every country
What is DHHS?
Department of Health and Human Services.
What are the 5 agencies under the DHHS?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Indian Health Service (IHS)
What is the mission of the CDC?
To protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic
Describe how U.S. local, state, and federal health agencies work together on public health.
Local and state level communicate regularly. Federal level does not intervene unless invited.
