2. Outcome On completion of this unit the student should be able to describe and evaluate programs implemented by international and Australian government and non-government organisations in promoting health, human development and sustainability.

3. Key Knowledge The core functions of the WHO in providing global health and sustainable human development.

4. Key Skills Describe the role of the WHO* in global health and sustainable human development. * - international and Australian government and non-government agencies and organisations

5. What is it? Established in 1948 The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system. Produce health guidelines and standards, Help countries to address public health issues. Aim is to tackle global health problems and improve people’s well-being. Through WHO – governments can work in collaboration on issues of global health.

6. 193 countries and two associate members are WHO’s membership. They meet every year at the World Health Assembly in Geneva to set policy for the Organization Six regional committees focus on health matters of a regional nature.

8. WHO Aim “The attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health”

9. 4 Main Priorities Enhancing Global Health Security – disease outbreaks can cause a crises for a a country, region or entire world. Preventing Chronic Disease – more than half of all word deaths are caused by chronic diseases (eg CVD, Cancer, Diabetes). Achieving the Health Related MDGs Working Toward Healthcare for Everyone - - many countries, hospitals and clinics are inadequate, medicines and equipment are in short supply and the is a shortage of health workers.

10. Core Functions 1. providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed;

11. Core Functions 2. Shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge;

12. Core Functions 3. Setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring their implementation;

13. Core Functions 4. Articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options.

14. Core Functions 5. Providing technical support, catalysing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity.

15. Core Functions 6. Monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends.