1. World Health Organization By: Andrea Sospenzo

2. Health care is continually evolving and consists of two sides, medical care and public health. Source: https://redefinin gscientists.word press.com/2013 /11/23/youre- invited/commen t-page-1/

3. The World Health Organization falls into the category of public health.

4. The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations. Sources: http://www.elsevier.com/journal-authors/funding-body-agreements/world- health-organization http://daily-healthinformation.blogspot.com/2010/11/world-health-organization- definition.html

5. Immediately following World War II, the United Nations Conference on International Organizations changed the face of healthcare. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:United_Nations_Member_States-1945.png

6. On April 7, 1948, the first World Health Assembly met in Geneva, Switzerland and established the priorities of the organization. Source: http://www.eqmix.com/what-is-world-health-day-2013/

7. Several WHO efforts have revolutionized international health care. Sources: http://pakmed.net/college/forum/?p=26377http://pakmed.net/college/forum/?p=26377 http://www.housingworks.org/advocate/detail/housing-works-elected-to-unaids-coordinating-board/

8. One of WHO’s largest accomplishments was the eradication of smallpox in 1980. Source:http://www.cartercenter.org/news/documents/doc1045.htmlhttp://www.cartercenter.org/news/documents/doc1045.html

9. On January 7, 1967, WHO launched the Intensified Smallpox Eradication Program (SEP). Source: http://www.lib.umich.edu/online-exhibits/exhibits/show/smallpox-eradication-india/about-this-exhibit/item/5404

10. This relied on mass vaccination of susceptible people in epidemic countries.

11. However, in 1966 there was another smallpox outbreak in Nigeria and this led to a re-thinking of their approach.

12. Due to the combination of mass vaccination and containment, reported smallpox cases began to decrease. Source: http://www.ourworldindata.org/roser/presentation/online/AfricaInData/AfricaInData.html#/1

13. The last case of smallpox was reported in 1977 in Somalia. Source: http://www.evi.com/q/facts_about__ali_maow_maalin

14. Recently, WHO redefined its organization’s main goals to fit current international healthcare needs.

15. One current goal is aiding in the control of the Ebola outbreak. Source: http://www.geographypods.com/ebola-2014.html

16. Currently, close to 75% of the World Health Organization’s funding comes directly from government organizations. Source: http://www.who.int/about/resources_planning/resources/es/

17. The majority of money brought in by WHO is then used to provide healthcare to countries in need.

18. Like many other organizations, people argue the effectiveness of WHO’s efforts. Source: http://ethicsinhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/LA-Times.jpg

19. People will never be able to decide on whether to help the mass and be economically efficient, or to treat every patient as an individual.

20. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. - World Health Organization, 1948

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