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The World Health Organisation (WHO) is a specialised section of the United Nations, that is primarily concerned with international [[Public Health|public health]]. The main areas in which The WHO operate are: [[Communicable Disease|Communicable]] and [[Non-Communicable Disease|Non-Communicable Diseases]], Health Systems, Promoting Health through the Life-Course, Corparate Services, and Preparedness, Surveillence and Response<ref>http://www.who.int/about/what-we-do/en/</ref>. Founded on 7th April 1948 (ever since, celebrated as [[World Health Day|World Health Day]]), WHO employ over 7000 people in 150 countries, aiming to both promote healthy living and fight some of the most prevalent diseases affecting society, for example [[Ebola virus disease|Ebola]] and [[HIV|HIV]] <ref>http://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/en/</ref>. The WHO outline their role within the United Nations as: | |||
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*Using evidence to create eithical policy | *Using evidence to create eithical policy | ||
*Monitoring and assessing health trends | *Monitoring and assessing health trends | ||
*Providing technical support to change<ref>http://www.who.int/about/what-we-do/en/</ref>< | *Providing technical support to change<ref>http://www.who.int/about/what-we-do/en/</ref> | ||
An example of one of the recent project that the WHO has undertaken over the past three years (2014-2016), is the The Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa. The project has a total budget of USD 10 million and focuses on aiding Tanzania and Malawi. <ref name="null">http://www.who.int/globalchange/projects/gfcs/en/ Accessed on: 20/102015 at 15:15</ref> | |||
Another interesting project that the WHO are undertaking would be the WASH programme which builds adaptation to climate change in health in least developed countries through resilient water, sanitation and hygiene.<ref name="null">http://www.who.int/globalchange/projects/wash/en/ Accessed on 23/10/2015</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 23 October 2015
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is a specialised section of the United Nations, that is primarily concerned with international public health. The main areas in which The WHO operate are: Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases, Health Systems, Promoting Health through the Life-Course, Corparate Services, and Preparedness, Surveillence and Response[1]. Founded on 7th April 1948 (ever since, celebrated as World Health Day), WHO employ over 7000 people in 150 countries, aiming to both promote healthy living and fight some of the most prevalent diseases affecting society, for example Ebola and HIV [2]. The WHO outline their role within the United Nations as:
- Shaping the research agenda
- Providing leadership on critical health matters
- Setting and promoting normas and standards
- Using evidence to create eithical policy
- Monitoring and assessing health trends
- Providing technical support to change[3]
An example of one of the recent project that the WHO has undertaken over the past three years (2014-2016), is the The Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa. The project has a total budget of USD 10 million and focuses on aiding Tanzania and Malawi. [4]
Another interesting project that the WHO are undertaking would be the WASH programme which builds adaptation to climate change in health in least developed countries through resilient water, sanitation and hygiene.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.who.int/about/what-we-do/en/
- ↑ http://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/en/
- ↑ http://www.who.int/about/what-we-do/en/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.who.int/globalchange/projects/gfcs/en/ Accessed on: 20/102015 at 15:15 Cite error: Invalid
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