Question

what functions are performed by WHO.

Answer 1

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the body of the United Nations (UN) responsible for directing and coordinating health. As such WHO has come to play a vital role as an actor in the field of international public health and international public health policy. Since its inception in 1947 WHO has been at the forefront of many breakthroughs in the field including, most notably, what has come to be described as one of the greatest humanitarian achievements of the 20thcentury, the elimination of Smallpox in 1979. However WHO’s inability to control the spread of HIV/AIDS, particularly in Africa has cast doubt on its effectiveness. Though much of the media attention given to WHO concentrates on its role in controlling and ultimately eliminating infectious disease

Answer 2

Answer:

The main functions of the WHO

• To promote and co-ordinate research in the field of health.

• To prevent the spread of diseases to bring about improvement in standards of Nutrition, housing, sanitation and hygiene.

• To set International standards for food, water, medicines and vaccines.

• To organise seminars, conferences and workshops to train people in issues related to health.

WHO:

The World Health Organisation was established in 1948.

It is one of the most important agencies of the UN.

It aims to improve Health Care facilities throughout the world.

Its headquarters are in Geneva