WHO (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION)

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1. INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AGENCIES SAURABH SINGH TOMAR ASSIT.PROFESSOR (COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING) [email protected]

2. TYPES WHO RED CROSS CARE COLOMBO PLAN USAID UNDP WORLD BANK FAO UNICEF BILATERAL AGENCIES NON GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES UN AGENCY AGENCIES ILO UNESCO UNFPA DANIDA SIDA

3. WHO SAURABH SINGH TOMAR ASSIT.PROFESSOR (COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING) [email protected]

4. FORMATION 7 April 1948 TYPE Specialized agency of the United Nations LEGAL STATUS ACTIVE Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland Head Tedros Adhanom Director-General Parent organization  (ECOSOC) United Nations Economic and Social Council Website who.in

5. REGIONAL ORGANIZATION The who has six regional organization , these are located in South east Asia region. (SEAR) Africa. America. Europe. Western pacific. Eastern Mediterranean

6. INDIA is member of SEAR Head quarter in new Delhi The SEAR has now 11 members:- BHUTAN. BANGLADESH. INDIA. INDONESIA. MALDIVES. ISLANDS. MYANMAR. KOREA . NEPAL. SRILANKA. THAILAND.

7. WHO The  World Health Organization  ( WHO ) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, which is celebrated every year as world health day. headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters.

8. VISION “The attainment by all people the highest level of health” MISSION “To lead strategic collaborative efforts among Member States and other partners to promote equity in health, to combat disease, and to improve the quality of, and lengthen, the lives of the all peoples of the world”

9. HEADQUARTERS GENEVA, SWITZERLAND WHO

10. OBJECTIVES Currently the main objective of who is HEALTH FOR ALL through PHC The attainment by all peoples of the highest level of health Achievement of high standard health which differentially on the basis of caste religion. Politics and social status is the fundamental rights of each individual.

11. Activities OF WHO 1.PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SPECIFIC DISEASE – Immunization against common disease of childhood Is a priority programme of the WHO. Global eradication of small pox is an outstanding example of international health co-operation Epidemiology surveillance of communicable disease. It also has paid attention in its programme of work to non communicable disease like cancer cardiovascular disease, genetic disease, mental disorder, drug addiction ,and dental disease.

12. 2.DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES Promote and support the national health policy development and the development of comprehensive national health programmes Appropriate technology for health(ATH) is another new programme launched by the WHO to encourage the self sufficiency in solving health problems

13. 3. FAMILY HEALTH Family health is one of the major programs activities of the WHO since 1970 Broadly subdivided into maternal and child health care human reproduction nutritional and health education. Chief concern is improvement of the quality of life of the family as a unit

14. Environmental health It advice government on national programmes for the provision of basic sanitary services. Protection of the quality of air water and food health condition of work radiation protection and early identification of new hazards.

15. Roles and functions of who Biomedical research Co-operation with other organization WHO is the worlds directing and coordinating authority on international health aspects Provides cooperation with other organization And collaborates with UN and other specialized agencies. Concentrates on morbidity and mortality statistics relating to health problems it advices governments of country regarding maintenance of environment health.

16. Carries out various research studies and also motivates information. Act as a world library issuing health literature and information WHO aimed for the development of primary health center for the whole population. Promotes maternal and child health care To promotes international standard of food biological and pharmaceutical products.

17. WHO in India The activities of WHO in India and south east Asia region are as follow :- Eradication of malaria Control of TB and communicable disease RCH (Reproductive And Child Health) Health statistics Dental health Health laboratory services Public health administration Medical rehabilitation. Qualities and control of drugs. Helps in medical and nursing education. Manufactures of vaccines.

18. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF WHO WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY (Parliament ) EXECUTIVE BOARD SECRETARIAT MEMBER COUNTRIES (193) REGIONS (6)

19. WORLD HEALTHASSEMBLY It is the Supreme governing body of the organization. It meets annually generally in the month of May in headquarter Geneva. MAIN FUNCTIONS OF ASSEMBLY ARE : To determine international health policy and program To review the work of past year. To approve the budget. To elect member state to designate a person to serve for 3 year on executive board. Supervises the financial policies of the organization and reviews and approves the proposed program budget

20. EXECUTIVE BOARD Now there are 34 members. At least 3 members elected from each region. They are composed of Technically qualified persons in the field of Health. The board meets at least twice a year. The main function of board is to give effect to the decisions and policies of the assembly. It has also power to take action in an emergency such as epidemics, earthquakes, floods etc.

21. SECRETARIAT Secretariat is Headed by the Director General who is the chief of technical and administrative officer of the organization. There are 5 assistant Director General and there responsibility is assigned by DG in different Divisions. DIVISIONS OF WORK OF SECRETARIAT 1. Epidemiological surveillance and health situation and trend assessment 2. Communicable Disease 3. Vector biology and control 4. Environmental Health 5. Public information and education for health 6. Diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative technology

22. 7. Mental health 8. Strengthening of health services 9. Family health 10. Non communicable disease 11. Health manpower development 12. Information system supports 13. Personal and general services 14. Budget and finance

23. REGIONS ) REGION HEADQUARTER 1.South East Asia New Delhi (India) 2.Africa Harare (Zimbabwe) 3. The Americas Washington D.C (U.S.A) 4. Europe Copenhagen (Denmark) 5. Eastern Mediterranean Alexandria (Egypt) 6. Western Pacific Manila (Philippines

24. MEMBER STATES Membership into WHO is open to all countries. All countries that are part of the UN are also members of WHO, with the exception of Switzerland as an example of a country which is part of WHO but not the UN

25. FUTURE TARGETS PUBLIC HEALTH AREA TARGET DATE Poliomyeliti Global interruption of transmission of poliomyelitis, except Nigeria Interruption of transmission poliomyelitis in Nigeria 2009 2010 Measles Measles Reduce the number of measles deaths worldwide by 90% compared to 2000 level 2010 Immunization Ensure full immunization of children under one year of age, at 90% coverage nationally, with at least 80% coverage in every district or equivalent unit 2015 Reproductive health Achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health 2015 Avoidable blindness Reduce blindness prevalence to less than 0.5% in all countries, or less than 1%in any country 2015

26. PUBLIC HEALTH AREA TARGET DATE Chronic Disease Reduce death rates from all chronic diseases by 2% per year during the next ten years 2015 Influenza Vaccination coverage of the elderly population of at least 75% 2010 Iodine deficiency Universal salt iodization for the elimination of iodine deficiency disorders 2015 Nutrition Halve the proportion of people who suffer from hunger 2015 Child mortality Reduce by two-thirds the under-five mortality 2015

27. PUBLIC HEALTH AREA TARGET DATE Maternal health Reduce by three-quarters the maternal mortality ratio 2015 2015 HIV/AIDS, malaria & TB Halted and begun to reverse the spread of HIV and the incidence of malaria, tuberculosis and other major disease 2015 Environment Halve the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation 2015 Development In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable, essential drugs in developing countries 2015

28. Major Achievements Small Pox Eradication Alma Ata Conference: Concept of PHC Global strategy for Health for all by 2000 Millennium Development Goal

29. conclusion Although WHO has both opportunities and challenges; Its contribution is great to increase the quality of live and living standard globally.