GO Pre-deployment Training 1 |1 | The World’s Health Organization April 2015

GO Pre-deployment Training 2 |2 | WHO’s definition of health “The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.” “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Source: WHO’s Constitution, 1948

GO Pre-deployment Training 3 |3 | A timeless vision... The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent upon the fullest co-operation of individuals and States. The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all. Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of disease, especially communicable disease, is a common danger.

GO Pre-deployment Training 4 |4 | Healthy development of the child is of basic importance; the ability to live harmoniously in a changing total environment is essential to such development. The extension to all peoples of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health. Informed opinion and active co-operation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the improvement of the health of the people. Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures.

GO Pre-deployment Training 5 |5 | ACCEPTING THESE PRINCIPLES, and for the purpose of co-operation among themselves and with others to promote and protect the health of all peoples, the Contracting Parties agree to the present Constitution and hereby establish the World Health Organization as a specialized agency within the terms of Article 57 of the Charter of the United Nations. The Constitution was adopted by the International Health Conference held in New York from 19 June to 22 July 1946, signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives of 61 States, and entered into force on 7 April 1948.

GO Pre-deployment Training 6 |6 | The work of the Organization shall be carried out by: (a) The World Health Assembly (the Health Assembly); (b) The Executive Board (the Board); (c) The Secretariat.

GO Pre-deployment Training 7 |7 | Keep our eye on the goal Better health Reducing avoidable death, disease and disability Equity in access to health services People leading better, healthier, more empowered lives is our goal

GO Pre-deployment Training 8 |8 | 6 Regional offices; 150 country offices

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10 | General programme of Work

GO Pre-deployment Training 11 | What do we do? Global health agenda WHO’s comparative advantage Core functions Main challenges Priorities for the future General Programme of Work (GPW) Medium-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) Workplans Strategic objectives UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

GO Pre-deployment Training 12 | Added value of WHO The comparative advantages of WHO are: Neutral broker Nearly universal membership Impartiality Strong convening power Normative and technical roles

GO Pre-deployment Training 13 | WHO’s work with countries website Website on WHO’s work with countries details how WHO cooperates with countries. Some key features include: An interactive map showing locations of all WHO offices in countries/territories/areas & regional offices, A searchable function to locate Country Cooperation Strategies and briefs more easily, and Information on implementing WHO reform at country level.

GO Pre-deployment Training 14 | WHO's work in public health emergencies International Health Regulations (2005) WHO Emergency Response Framework (ERF) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)

GO Pre-deployment Training 15 | International agreements for Health IHR (2005) FCTC Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP) Health in All Policies Global NCD Action Plan Country Cooperation Strategies UNAIDS MDGs + Post-2015 agenda Global agreements on NCDs Polio Eradication Initiative, Humanitarian Reforms -IASC

GO Pre-deployment Training 16 | Global health - What’s new? New needs, new “players” Five new challenges 1.Transitions 2.Health security 3.Technology 4.Concept of expert 5.Journalism

GO Pre-deployment Training 17 | 1. Big transitions Demographic transition Epidemiological transition Urbanization

GO Pre-deployment Training 18 | 1. Health seen from a national security perspective What is health security? –The policy areas where national security and public health concerns overlap. Foreign policy structures relate to overseas aid mechanisms Health issues inform foreign policy Strong presence and decision- making power of of non- health experts

GO Pre-deployment Training 19 | Health security threats today 1.Emergence and spread of new microbes, including those with pandemic potential 2.Globalization of travel and food supply 3.The rise of drug resistant pathogens (AMR) 4.Acceleration of science capabilities …accidental or intentional spread of pathogens 5.Bioterrorism

GO Pre-deployment Training 20 | Health is on the radar of foreign policy because it has become integral to 3 global agendas: Security —fear of global pandemics, the intentional spread of pathogens, increase in humanitarian conflicts, natural disasters, anti-microbial resistance, food safety Economic –economic effect of poor health on development –pandemic outbreaks on the global market place; and –gain from the growing global market in health goods and services Social justice —reinforcing health as a social value and human right, supporting the MDGS, access to medicines and primary health care, and calling for high income countries to invest in a broad range of global health initiatives.

GO Pre-deployment Training 21 | How foreign policy and health intersect Foreign policy neglects or hinders health Health as an instrument of foreign policy Health as an integrated part of foreign policy Foreign policy serving health Ilona Kickbusch, Graduate Institute of International Studies, 2011

GO Pre-deployment Training 22 | 3. Influence Technology 40% of the world´s population uses internet; doubled in 5 years Mobile broadband – 32% by end 2014, x 4 in 5 years; 2.3 billion subscriptions/year 6/7 billion have access to mobile phone. 96% penetration rate 1 in 5 minutes on internet spent on social networks, mostly Facebook (50%), and twitter (7-9% but influential)

GO Pre-deployment Training 23 | 4. Experts are less trusted Doctors, experts and authorities are less trusted and respected as the source of all medical and health advice Our patients and the public took our advice No one complained about our communications 60% of Europeans seek medical advice on the internet

GO Pre-deployment Training 24 | 5. Journalism has changed Horizontal journalism: from news gathered & reported by journalists to exchange of views by journalists, sources, readers and viewers 24-hour journalism and the fleeting headline and interest Lack of funds: few specialized reporters, shallow investigation, chasing the sensational, political stories or have industry influence

GO Pre-deployment Training 25 | The 24/7 News cycle CNN (Central News Network), the world’s first 24-hour news network June 1980 the 24-hour news cycle which created an increased demand for news stories or stories presented as news. the 24-hour international news cycle created what many social and media experts call the “CNN effect” to describe the perceived impact of real time, 24- hour news coverage on public opinion and policy decisions.

GO Pre-deployment Training 26 | The media (at its best)… Is a champion of public interest Can be a means of accountability to the public Cares about what people want to read, see and consume Wants experts to be available and speak in simple language, and be honest. Need to nurture relations with the media as a part of our work before an emergency