WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) The World Health
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slide1. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)<br>
slide2. The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized , non political , health agency of the United Nations.
The headquarters is located in Geneva , Switzerland.
In 1946 , the constitution was drafted by the “Technical Preparatory Committee” under the chairmanship of Rene Sand.
It was approved in the same year by an International Health Conference of 51 nations in 1948. INTRODUCTION Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide3. WHO was established on 7th April , 1948.
Every year 7th April is celebrated as “World Health Day”.
A World Health day theme is chosen each year to focus attention on a specific aspect of public health. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide4. OBJECTIVE The objective of the WHO is "the attainment by all people's of the highest level of health" which is set out in the preamble of the Constitution.
The current objective of WHO is the attainment by all people of the world a level of health that will permit them to lead a socially and economically productive life.
The preamble of the Constitution states :
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic and social condition. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide5. The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent upon the fullest cooperation of individuals and States.
The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all. Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of disease, especially communicable disease. is a common danger.
Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of disease, especially communicable disease. is a common danger.
Healthy development of the child is of basic importance; the ability to live harmoniously in a changing total environment is essential to such development.
The extension to all people of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide6. Informed opinion and active cooperation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the improvement of the health of the people.
Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures".
The WHO is unique among the UN Specialized Agencies in that it has its own constitution, own governing bodies, own membership and own budget. It is part of, but not subordinate to, the United Nations. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide7. MEMBERSHIP Membership in WHO is open to all countries.
While most countries are members of both the UN and of WHO.
Territories which are not responsible for the conduct of their international relations may be admitted as associate members.
Each member state contributes yearly to the budget and each is entitled to the services and aid the organization can provide. In 1948, the WHO had 56 Members.
WHO now has 194 member states and two associate members. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide8. WORK OF WHO The WHO has specific responsibilities for establishing and promoting international standards in the field of health, which comprise the following broad areas :
1. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SPECIFIC DISEASES
2. DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES
3. FAMILY HEALTH
4. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
5. HEALTH STATISTICS
6. BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
7. HEALTH LITERATURE AND INFORMATION
8. COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide9. STRUCTURE The WHO consists of three principal organs :
1. the World Health Assembly,
2. the Executive Board and
3. the Secretariat.
THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY :
The world health assembly is the supreme decision making body for WHO.
It generally meets annually usually in May and generally at the headquarters Geneva , but from time to time in other countries and is attended by delegations from all 194 member states. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide10. The main functions of the Health Assembly are :
to determine international health policy and programmes
to review the work of the past year
to approve the budget needed for the following year and
to elect Member States to designate a person to serve for three years on the Executive Board, and to replace the retiring members.
2. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD :
The executive board is composed of 34 members “technically qualified in the field of health”.
One third of the membership is renewed every year. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide11. The main function of the board are to give effect to the decision and policies of the health assembly.
The board also has power to take action itself in an emergency , such as epidemics , earthquake , earthquakes and floods where immediate action is needed.
3. THE SECRETARIAT:
The secretariat of WHO is staffed by some 8000 health and other experts and support staff on fixed term appointment ,working at headquarters in the 6 regional offices.
There are 5 assistant Director General and there responsibility is assigned by Director General in different divisions. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide12. On 31st December, 1985, the WHO Secretariat comprised of the following divisions.
1. Division of epidemiological surveillance and health situation and trend assessment.
2. Division of communicable diseases.
3. Division of vector biology and control.
4. Division of environmental health.
5. Division of public information and education for health.
6. Division of mental health.
7. Division of diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative technology.
8. Division of strengthening of health services.
9. Division of family health.
10. Division of non-communicable diseases. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide13. 11. Division of health manpower development.
12. Division of information systems support.
13. Division of personnel and general services.
14. Division of budget and finance. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide14. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide15. VISION OF WHO “ The attainment by all people the highest level of health”.
MISSION OF WHO
“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”.<br>
slide16. THANK YOU<br>
slide2. The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized , non political , health agency of the United Nations.
The headquarters is located in Geneva , Switzerland.
In 1946 , the constitution was drafted by the “Technical Preparatory Committee” under the chairmanship of Rene Sand.
It was approved in the same year by an International Health Conference of 51 nations in 1948. INTRODUCTION Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide3. WHO was established on 7th April , 1948.
Every year 7th April is celebrated as “World Health Day”.
A World Health day theme is chosen each year to focus attention on a specific aspect of public health. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide4. OBJECTIVE The objective of the WHO is "the attainment by all people's of the highest level of health" which is set out in the preamble of the Constitution.
The current objective of WHO is the attainment by all people of the world a level of health that will permit them to lead a socially and economically productive life.
The preamble of the Constitution states :
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic and social condition. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide5. The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent upon the fullest cooperation of individuals and States.
The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all. Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of disease, especially communicable disease. is a common danger.
Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of disease, especially communicable disease. is a common danger.
Healthy development of the child is of basic importance; the ability to live harmoniously in a changing total environment is essential to such development.
The extension to all people of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide6. Informed opinion and active cooperation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the improvement of the health of the people.
Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures".
The WHO is unique among the UN Specialized Agencies in that it has its own constitution, own governing bodies, own membership and own budget. It is part of, but not subordinate to, the United Nations. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide7. MEMBERSHIP Membership in WHO is open to all countries.
While most countries are members of both the UN and of WHO.
Territories which are not responsible for the conduct of their international relations may be admitted as associate members.
Each member state contributes yearly to the budget and each is entitled to the services and aid the organization can provide. In 1948, the WHO had 56 Members.
WHO now has 194 member states and two associate members. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide8. WORK OF WHO The WHO has specific responsibilities for establishing and promoting international standards in the field of health, which comprise the following broad areas :
1. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SPECIFIC DISEASES
2. DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES
3. FAMILY HEALTH
4. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
5. HEALTH STATISTICS
6. BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
7. HEALTH LITERATURE AND INFORMATION
8. COOPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide9. STRUCTURE The WHO consists of three principal organs :
1. the World Health Assembly,
2. the Executive Board and
3. the Secretariat.
THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY :
The world health assembly is the supreme decision making body for WHO.
It generally meets annually usually in May and generally at the headquarters Geneva , but from time to time in other countries and is attended by delegations from all 194 member states. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide10. The main functions of the Health Assembly are :
to determine international health policy and programmes
to review the work of the past year
to approve the budget needed for the following year and
to elect Member States to designate a person to serve for three years on the Executive Board, and to replace the retiring members.
2. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD :
The executive board is composed of 34 members “technically qualified in the field of health”.
One third of the membership is renewed every year. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide11. The main function of the board are to give effect to the decision and policies of the health assembly.
The board also has power to take action itself in an emergency , such as epidemics , earthquake , earthquakes and floods where immediate action is needed.
3. THE SECRETARIAT:
The secretariat of WHO is staffed by some 8000 health and other experts and support staff on fixed term appointment ,working at headquarters in the 6 regional offices.
There are 5 assistant Director General and there responsibility is assigned by Director General in different divisions. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide12. On 31st December, 1985, the WHO Secretariat comprised of the following divisions.
1. Division of epidemiological surveillance and health situation and trend assessment.
2. Division of communicable diseases.
3. Division of vector biology and control.
4. Division of environmental health.
5. Division of public information and education for health.
6. Division of mental health.
7. Division of diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative technology.
8. Division of strengthening of health services.
9. Division of family health.
10. Division of non-communicable diseases. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide13. 11. Division of health manpower development.
12. Division of information systems support.
13. Division of personnel and general services.
14. Division of budget and finance. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide14. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982-985<br>
slide15. VISION OF WHO “ The attainment by all people the highest level of health”.
MISSION OF WHO
“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”.<br>
slide16. THANK YOU<br>