MAPEH W2 - Existing Global Health Initiatives

Question 1

Existing Global Health Initiatives

Answer 1

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)
Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol
Global Mental Health Action Plan
Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations

Question 2

an intergovernmental organization that acts as the fundamental union among participating countries

Answer 2

UN

Question 3

Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering economic and social development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid.

Answer 3

Millennium Development Goals

Question 4

Millennium Development Goals

Answer 4

no poverty
achieve universal primary education
promote gender equality and women’s empowerment
reduce child mortality
improve maternal health
combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
environmental sustainability
develop a global partnership for development

Question 5

Its main objectives are to end poverty, protect the planet, ensure prosperity for all members of humankind.

Answer 5

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Question 6

Sustainable Development Goals

Answer 6

no poverty
zero hunger
good health and well-being
clean water and sanitation
sustainable cities and communities
responsible consumption and production
life below water
life on land

Question 7

the world’s first modern-day global public health treaty about the effects of tobacco consumption; negotiated under the World Health Organization.

Answer 7

World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)

Question 8

the plan led by WHO to develop mental health services. It also includes the support of having a mental health program in each community in a country

Answer 8

Global Mental Health Action Plan

Question 9

a program led by the World Health Organization to save people’s lives from the dangerous effects of alcohol use

Answer 9

Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol

Question 10

a global health partnership which is aimed at universal immunization; from both public and private sector organizations, aims to save children’s lives and protect people’s lives by increasing access to immunization in poor countries

Answer 10

Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI)