international collaboration in healthcare. who Flashcards
founded WHO
1948 7TH APRIL
contrant signed for vreation 2 years prior 1946 july 22
AIMS
to give the highest level of health
what do who do
WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age.
What is the Structure of WHO
Geneva (Headquarters)
Office around world.
Africa- Brazzaville in Congo
America – Washington in USA
SE Asia – New Delhi in India
Europe – Copenhagen in Denmark
East Mediterranean – Cairo in Egypt
Western Pacific – Manila in Philippines
what do WHO ACTUALLY DO
The work of the WHO is divided into two major
Categories:
1. The central services:
- gathering epidemiologic information
- development of international health agreements.
- standardisation of vaccines and pharmaceuticals
- dissemination of knowledge through meetings of
experts
- technical reports.
2. Services to governments:
- provision of support to interregional and
intraregional projects:
- coordination of the work of WHO collaborating
centres, laboratories, and institutes.
EXTRA INFO ON WHO
From our longstanding Geneva headquarters to our 6 regional offices, 150 country offices and other offices around the world, WHO plays an essential role improving local health systems and coordinating the global response to health threats. Discover how we work to support the efforts of governments and partners to ensure everyone, everywhere has an equal chance at a safe and healthy life.
WHO Member States are grouped into 6 regions. Each region has a regional office.
Management of WHO:
General assembly – meets annually in Geneva every May, attended by delegates from all member countries, accepts the budget and policy of WHO
Executive board – 32 members collected 2 times a year
Secretariat = about 3800 employees working at headquarters and the regional offices of WHO
when did bulgaria join who
9 jUNE - 1948
international cooperation
during renaissance international copperation the idea was raised by the spread of plague and cholera
in 1348 the venation republic establishes the quarantine council consisting of 3 official public representitives who have permanent public fucntions
international cooperation
during renaissance international copperation the idea was raised by the spread of plague and cholera
in 1348 the venation republic establishes the quarantine council consisting of 3 official public representitives who have permanent public fucntions
