WHO Executive Board
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What is the primary role of the Executive Board in the World Health Organization?

  • To coordinate international health relief efforts
  • To make decisions on behalf of their respective governments
  • To prepare the agenda of the World Health Assembly (correct)
  • To oversee the implementation of global health policies
  • What is the Director-General's authority in emergency situations?

  • To take necessary steps to combat epidemics with the approval of the World Health Assembly (correct)
  • To mobilize financial resources to respond to health crises
  • To declare a global health emergency without consulting the Executive Board
  • To authorize the deployment of international health teams to affected areas
  • How many Assistant Directors-General are there in the WHO Secretariat?

  • 7
  • 9
  • 5 (correct)
  • 3
  • What is a key function of the Executive Board in response to health emergencies?

    <p>To take emergency measures to combat epidemics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who heads the WHO Secretariat?

    <p>The Director-General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many divisions are there in the WHO Secretariat?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Regional Committee in the WHO?

    <p>To review health work in the region and plan its continuation and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following divisions is responsible for monitoring health trends and assessing health situations?

    <p>Epidemiological surveillance and health situation and trend assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Regional Director in the WHO?

    <p>To head the regional office and implement the policies and programmes of the WHO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the Regional Committee meet?

    <p>Annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the WHO Regional Office for the Americas?

    <p>Washington D.C. (USA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the World Health Organization established?

    <p>7th April 1948</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the UN Secretary-General's statement regarding the COVID-19 crisis?

    <p>Building more equal, inclusive and sustainable economies and societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following SDGs is related to sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems?

    <p>Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the SDGs?

    <p>Create a more equal, inclusive and sustainable world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the conference held in San Francisco to set up the United Nations?

    <p>April 1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the SDGs in the context of global health?

    <p>They provide a framework for addressing global health challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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