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World Health Organisation
Why is it in news?
- US president formally started the withdrawal of the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Details:
- Trump administration formally sent a notice to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to start withdrawal process. The withdrawal is effective in one year.
- USA approximately contribute 400 million USD to WHO budget.
About WHO
- WHO began when its Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day.
- Primary Role: To direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.
- Areas of Work: health systems, health through the life-course, noncommunicable and communicable diseases, preparedness, surveillance and response and corporate services.