GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD ORGANISATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the functions of the World Health Organization(WHO):
A
To assist government to strengthen their health services
B
To assist advance work to eradicate diseases
C
To promote maternal and child health
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Detailed explanation-2: -The World Health Organisation (WHO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. Their primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the UN’s system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

Detailed explanation-4: -The World Health Organization (WHO) plays an essential role in the global governance of health and disease; due to its core global functions of establishing, monitoring and enforcing international norms and standards, and coordinating multiple actors toward common goals.

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