WHO (World Health Organization) ’s Role During Health Emergencies

Source: Center for Health Security [Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health]. Published: 1/28/2020. This two-page fact sheet provides information about the World Health Organization (WHO) and its primary responsibility to respond to natural disasters and disease outbreaks. Priorities include supporting countries in building their national capacities; advocating for preparedness; developing strategies and global response plans for health emergencies; and providing operational response activities. A WHO Emergency Committee has convened to discuss the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). (PDF)
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