priorities and work of the WHO

Question 1

what is the mission of the WHO

Answer 1

1. promote health
2. keep the world safe
3. serve the vulnerable

Question 2

what is the WHO

Answer 2

the world health organisation established in 1948 is a branch of the united nations and are the directing and coordinating authority on International health

Question 3

what are the WHO priorities

Answer 3

ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all ages by:

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

Question 4

achieving universal health coverage

Answer 4

1. access to medicines and vaccinations
2. training healthcare workers
3. access to health services

Question 5

addressing health emergencies

Answer 5

definition = ensures ppl who r affected have access to life-saving services to prevent mortality and alleviate suffering

1. developing policies to prevent and manage outbreaks
2. ppl have access to essential health services during health emergencies
3. countries strengthen early warning systems to prepare for disaster

Question 6

promoting healthier populations

Answer 6

1. eradicating high impact communicable diseases
2. preventing non-communicable diseases & promoting mental H+W
3. addressing health effects of climate change in small islands

Question 7

what is the work of the WHO

Answer 7

1. provide leadership and create partnerships to promote H+W
2. conduct research and provide H+W info
3. set norms and standards and promote their implementation
4. develop policies to assist countries to take action to promote H+W
5. provide technical support to help build sustainable health systems
6. monitor H+W and assess H+W trends

Question 8

what is universal health coverage

Answer 8

refers to providing all citizens with access to healthcare regardless of their ability to pay