World Health Organization (WHO)

An international public health agency established by the United Nations, dedicated to coordinating global health efforts, setting health standards, and providing leadership on international health matters.

 

Pandemic Preparedness

The WHO’s proactive planning and response measures to address potential global health emergencies, such as infectious disease outbreaks on a large scale.

 

Global Health Governance

The collaborative efforts and policies established by the WHO to address health issues at the international level, involving governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

 

Health Equity

The principle advocated by the WHO, promoting equal access to healthcare services and resources for all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location.

 

Epidemiology

The study of the distribution and determinants of health-related events in populations, a key aspect of the WHO’s work in understanding and controlling diseases.

 

Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

The WHO’s goal to ensure that all individuals and communities have access to essential healthcare services without suffering financial hardship, promoting health for all.

 

Global Vaccine Initiative

Collaborative efforts led by the WHO to improve access to vaccines worldwide, addressing vaccine distribution, research, and immunization programs.

 

Health Systems Strengthening

The WHO’s approach to enhancing the capacity and efficiency of healthcare systems globally, focusing on infrastructure, workforce, information systems, and financing.

 

Emergency Response Framework

The WHO’s structured approach to managing and coordinating responses to health emergencies, including natural disasters, outbreaks, and other crises.

 

Health for All by the Year 2000

A historic initiative launched by the WHO in the 1970s, emphasizing the goal of providing primary healthcare to all people globally by the turn of the century.

 

International Health Regulations (IHR)

A legally binding framework developed by the WHO to enhance global health security by preventing and responding to the spread of diseases across borders.