Committees
World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established as a specialized agency of the United Nations on April 7th 1948. The WHO is the coordinating authority of health within the UN; its mission “is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.” The role of the WHO in public health includes providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed. The committee shapes the research agenda and broadcasts valuable knowledge regarding health issues. The committee also articulates ethical and evidence-based policy options. In addition, the WHO monitors the health situation and assesses the health trends. The practical duties of the WHO include coordinating international efforts to monitor breakouts of infectious diseases, containing and eradicating illnesses through vaccine development and distribution, and creating access to medical care for citizens of developing countries. Furthermore, the WHO monitors and regulates the production of drugs for medical purposes. The WHO works to reduce human disease, finance medical research, provide emergency aid during disasters, and improve nutrition, housing, sanitation, and working conditions in developing countries. The WHO formulated a six point agenda to attain its mission; through promoting development, fostering health security, strengthening health systems, harnessing research, information and evidence, enhancing partnerships and improving performance.
Committee Topics
- Swine flu epidemic
- The effect of the global economic crisis on world health
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Dais
Chair: Brandon Seol
Directors:
-Sunny Huang
-Christine Zhang
-Benedict Leung
You can contact the WHO dais at who@cahsmun.org.