World Health Organization

(WHO)

A specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for promoting health, preventing disease and improving the well-being of all people WORLDWIDE. The objective of WHO is to ensure that all people can enjoy the highest possible level of health

Yellow Division (7th - 9th Grade)

Description

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. 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.

Backgroud papers

Background Paper I Background Paper II

Contact Committee

maria.aguilar.a.student@cadurango.mx

Chairs

WHO

Moderator:

Emiliano Galarza

Director:

Maria Jose Aguilar

About

Topics

Topic A:

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Should the UN empower WHO to lead a global initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance by imposing strict regulations on antibiotic use?

Topic B:

Conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory and its effect on access to healthcare.