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1. When was the WHO founded?
On April 7, 1948
Where is the headquarters of the WHO located?
In Geneva, Switzerland
Is the WHO an independent organization or a UN agency?
It is a specialized agency of the United Nations
When is World Health Day celebrated and why on this day?
On April 7 - the day when the WHO Constitution was ratified by the 26th member state
. What human right was declared for the first time in the WHO Constitution?
The right of every human being to the highest attainable standard of health
When was smallpox eradicated by WHO?
In 1980
What is the main objective of the WHO?
The attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health
How many member states does WHO have?
194 member states
What are the official languages of WHO?
English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic
What is the structure of WHO?
World Health Assembly, Executive Board, and Secretariat
How many regional offices does WHO have? Name them.
6 regions:
1. African Region (AFRO)
2. Region of the Americas (AMRO / PAHO)
3. South-East Asia Region (SEARO)
4. European Region (EURO)
5. Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO)
6. Western Pacific Region (WPRO)
. Who is the current Director-General of WHO?
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (since 2017)
What is the WHO's definition of health?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What is the World Health Day?
April 7th - celebrated every year on the anniversary of WHO's founding
What is WHO's most successful programme?
The Global Smallpox Eradication Programme
What is the official language of WHO?
Six official languages - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
What is the WHO flag/emblem?
The WHO emblem is the Rod of Asclepius (serpent and staff) superimposed on the world map surrounded by olive branches
What are the main functions of WHO?
1. To act as directing and coordinating authority on international health
2. To provide technical assistance
3. To set norms and standards
4. To promote research
What is WHO's role in International Health Regulations (IHR)?
WHO is responsible for IHR (2005) which helps countries to prevent and respond to acute public health risks that have the potential to cross borders
What is the WHO World Health Report?
An annual report published by WHO that provides assessment of global health including statistics and health systems performance
What is World Health Day?
Celebrated on 7th April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948
What is the WHO definition of Public Health?
The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through organized community efforts
How does WHO help developing countries?
By providing technical support, essential medicines, vaccines, health system strengthening, and training health workers
What are the main functions of WHO?
To act as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work, set health standards, provide technical support, monitor health trends and assist in emergencies
Who is the current Director-General of WHO?
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus