world health organisation - unit 4 AOS 2

Question 1

the world health organisation

Answer 1

• The World Health Organization (WHO) is a branch of the United Nations that works with governments around the world to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere.
• The WHO brings together the world’s top health experts to provide leadership in supporting countries to respond to a range of global health issues to improve the health and wellbeing of all people.

Question 2

work components

Answer 2

• Monitor health and wellbeing and assess health and wellbeing trends
• Provide leadership and create partnerships to promote health and wellbeing
• Set norms and standards, and promote and monitor their implementation
• Provide technical support and help build sustainable health systems
• Conduct research and provide health and wellbeing information
• Develop policies to help countries take action to promote health and wellbeing

Question 3

work components: Monitor health and wellbeing and assess health and wellbeing trends

Answer 3

• The WHO monitors health and wellbeing and assesses its trends in the global population. By tracking health data relating to disease prevalence and incidence, the WHO is made aware of the relevant health issues that are of concern and that must be addressed.
• Therefore, funds and resources can be directed towards where they are needed most.
• The WHO also monitors who is becoming sick and how they are falling ill, enabling them to target vulnerable populations and protect them from further morbidity.

Question 4

work component: Provide leadership and create partnerships to promote health and wellbeing

Answer 4

• The 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

Question 5

work component: Set norms and standards, and promote and monitor their implementation

Answer 5

• The 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.

Question 6

work component: Provide technical support and help build sustainable health systems

Answer 6

• The 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.

Question 7

work component: Conduct research and provide health and wellbeing information

Answer 7

• The 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.
• The WHO provides expertise in research and development to improve the way in which diseases can be prevented, diagnosed, managed and treated.

Question 8

work component: Develop policies to help countries take action to promote health and wellbeing

Answer 8

• Policies help governments and the global community implement action that is known to be effective in bringing about improvements in health and wellbeing.
• The WHO helps countries adapt these policies to meet their local context and helps governments implement them.

Question 9

priorities of the WHO

Answer 9

• achieve universal health coverage
• addressing health emergencies
• promoting healthier populations

Question 10

priority - achieve universal health coverage

Answer 10

• developing and improving health systems so that people around the world can access quality and affordable healthcare when they need it.
• ensuring there re sufficiently trained health staff
• access to medicines and vaccinations
• ensuring all countries have access to health services to meet their needs

Question 11

priority - address health emergencies

Answer 11

• Early detection, risk assessment, information sharing and a quick response to emergencies are important to avoid illness, injury, death and economic loss on a large scale.
• Building capacity to keep the world safe from epidemics and health emergencies: The WHO has developed the International Health Regulations that recommends countries to implement actions to reduce the spread of diseases, such as airport control and quarantine.
• All people have quick access to essential health services during health emergencies: The WHO will work with countries to ensure that life-saving health services reach the most vulnerable people.

Question 12

priority - promoting healthier populations

Answer 12

• The priority focuses on achieving the key targets of SDG 3, making people healthier, and reducing morbidity and mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Accelerating action on preventing noncommunicable diseases and promoting mental health.
• Accelerating elimination and eradication of high impact communicable diseases.
• Tackling antimicrobial resistance.