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CSL 409

CSL 409. WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health. About WHO.

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CSL 409

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  1. CSL 409

  2. WHO • The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health

  3. About WHO WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

  4. Mission • The attainment of the highest possible level of health for all people. • Combat disease, especially key infectious diseases • Promote the general health of the people of the world.

  5. 6 Point agenda of WHO • Promoting development • Fostering health security • Strengthening health systems • Harnessing research, information and evidence • Enhancing partnerships • Improving performance

  6. ICD 10 • The ICD is the international standard diagnostic classification for all general epidemiological, many health management purposes and clinical use. These include the analysis of the general health situation of population groups and monitoring of the incidence and prevalence of diseases and other health problems in relation to other variables such as the characteristics and circumstances of the individuals affected, reimbursement, resource allocation, quality and guidelines.

  7. It is used to classify diseases and other health problems recorded on many types of health and vital records including death certificates and health records. In addition to enabling the storage and retrieval of diagnostic information for clinical, epidemiological and quality purposes, these records also provide the basis for the compilation of national mortality and morbidity statistics by WHO Member States.

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