The World Health Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the World Health Organisation?
A
A branch of the UN concerned primarily with promoting global health.
Works with governments to respond to global health issues and improve the health and wellbeing of all people.
2
Q
Name 3 areas of work of the WHO
A
- Provide leadership and create partnerships to promote health and wellbeing
- Conduct research, monitor trends and provide health and wellbeing information
- Develop policies to help countries take action to promote health and wellbeing
3
Q
Finish this core priority - “provide health - “
A
Achieving universal health coverage
4
Q
Finish this core priority - “protect health - “
A
Addressing health emergencies
5
Q
Finish this core priority “promote health - “
A
Promoting healthier populations
