who functions Flashcards
provide technical support and help build sustainable health systems
WHO provides advice and support to countries to implement changes in areas such as the provision of universal healthcare, health financing and a trained workforce. They help countries strengthen their capacity for early warning, risk reduction and the management of health and wellbeing risks.
provide leadership and create partnerships` to promote htw
WHO works with member states and other agencies to develop international policies and regulations to prevent and manage disease outbreaks and coordinate relief efforts in times of disaster
conduct research and provide htw information
WHO works with others to ensure the most up-to-date research is available to help inform decisions that promote health and wellbeing; prevent and control diseases, improve health systems; and help achieve universal access to healthcare. WHO provides expertise in research and development to improve the way in which diseases can be prevented, diagnosed, managed and treated
set norms and standards and promote and monitor their implementation
WHO works with other agencies and governments to standardise the way research is carried out, the use of common indicators for the collection of data and the health and wellbeing terminology that is used. This makes it more effective and efficient to share information, monitor the impact of disease and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
monitor htw and assess htw trends
WHO has developed a Global Health Observatory which stores and shares health related data. It helps countries identify who is getting ill, from which diseases and how and where they are getting ill so resources can be targeted to where they are needed most.
develop policies and to help countries take action to promote htw
Policies help governments and the global community implement action that is known to be effective in bringing about improvements in health and wellbeing. WHO helps countries adapt these policies to meet their local context and helps governments implement them.
