Class 9
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
A detailed overview of international and national health organizations and their roles in global well-being.
Global health challenges require coordinated efforts between nations. Various international and national organizations work to prevent diseases, provide disaster relief, and improve health standards worldwide.
Established on April 7, 1948, the WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) dedicated to international public health.
It sets international standards for biological and pharmaceutical products (e.g., vaccine quality).
It coordinates global efforts to eliminate diseases. It successfully eradicated Smallpox (1980) and is working toward the eradication of Polio and Malaria.
It shapes the global health research agenda and provides evidence-based policy options to governments.
It coordinates the international response to health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Ebola outbreaks.
It collects and publishes health data (morbidity and mortality rates) through the World Health Report.
Originally the "International Children's Emergency Fund," UNICEF focuses on the health and well-being of children and mothers, especially in developing countries.
UNICEF and GOBI UNICEF promotes the GOBI framework for child health: Growth monitoring, Oral rehydration, Breastfeeding, and Immunization.
The International Red Cross is a humanitarian organization founded by Jean Henri Dunant in 1863.
In India, various bodies coordinate with international agencies:
| Organisation | Headquarters | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| WHO | Geneva | Global Public Health & Disease Policy |
| UNICEF | New York | Child Health, Nutrition, and Education |
| Red Cross | Geneva | Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief |
The Red Cross Origin Henri Dunant was moved to action after witnessing the suffering of wounded soldiers at the Battle of Solferino in 1859. This experience led to the formation of the Red Cross and the first Geneva Convention.
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