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WHO is a specialized agency of the UNITED NATIONS system, and is the leading technical agency on matters relating to public health, worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been providing technical assistance to the Government of the Peoples? Republic of Bangladesh for the development and strengthening of the country?s public health systems since 1972. WHO defines health "as a state of complete, physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". To realize the objective of attaining the highest possible level of health by all people, WHO has formulated a corporate strategy comprised of seven strategic directions and six core functions, which provide a broad framework for focusing WHO's collaboration with countries. In addition, a six-year Medium-term Strategic Plan based on thirteen strategic objectives (SOs) has been developed for Bangladesh and other SEAR countries.
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Bush designates Leavitt to attend WHO meeting
- 2008-05-18
WASHINGTON -- President Bush has designated Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, Utah's former governor, as part of the U.S. delegation to attend the 61st World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization this week in Geneva, Switzerland. Leavitt and other participants will discuss everything from pandemic...
Marburg Fever a Global Threat, Bats May Play a Role
- 2007-08-21
GENEVA, Switzerland ENS — --> Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a global threat to public health, the World Health Organization says in a new report on the disease. "Emerging viral diseases such as ebola, marburg hemorrhagic fever and nipah virus pose threats to global public health...
A study released by the Geneva-based World Health Organization has noted the key role of faith-based organizations in HIV prevention and care, but says greater collaboration is needed between them and public health agencies
- 2007-03-06
A study released by the Geneva-based World Health Organization has noted the key role of faith-based organizations in HIV prevention and care, but says greater collaboration is needed between them and public health agencies. Such cooperation will be necessary, the WHO said, if progress is to be made toward the...
World Health Chief Dies Moments Before World Health Assembly Meets
- 2006-05-22
GENEVA, Switzerland ENS — --> Dr. Lee Jong-wook, director-general of the World Health Organization WHO, died this morning as World Health Assembly members from 192 countries assembled at the Palais des Nations in Geneva for their annual meeting. Dr. Lee underwent surgery Saturday to remove a blot clot on his...
WHO chief undergoes emergency operation for blood clot in brain
- 2006-05-20
GENEVA AFP — Lee Jong-wook, the director-general of the World Health Organization WHO, was rushed to the hospital and operated on for a blood clot in the brain, the UN agency announced in a statement. Lee, 61, from South Korea, took ill in the afternoon after a work meeting...
WHO predicts numbers of obesity, overweight will grow by 50%
- 2005-10-10
GENEVA -- The World Health Organization, based here, recently reported that the number of overweight people across the globe could expand by 50 percent over the next 10 years, if current trends continue. Overweight and obesity are leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 cause of death,...
Massive flu outbreak could happen at any moment, WHO warns
- 2005-07-22
GENEVA AFP — The world could at any time be faced with a massive flu outbreak like those in 1918 or 1968 that killed tens of millions of people, the World Health Organization warned, urging countries to be prepared. "History has told us that no one can stop a...
UVSC dancers win trophy
- 2005-06-16
OREM -- The Utah Valley State College Ballroom Dance Company brought home an 85-year-old solid silver trophy Thursday after taking first place in formation standard and second place in formation Latin at the Open British Championships in Blackpool, England, one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world. ...
EGYPT: HEALTH MINISTER RETURNS FROM GENEVA.(Mohammad Awad Tageddin)(Brief Article)
- 2005-05-22
Health Minister Mohammad Awad Tageddin returned home Friday evening coming from Geneva wrapping up a five-day visit in which he took part in the 58th session of the General Assembly of World Health Organization WHO. The minister has addressed the gathering on the...
World Health Officials Agree to Report All Major Disease Outbreaks
- 2005-05-20
GENEVA, Switzerland ENS — --> Health ministers and senior officials from 192 countries today agreed to new rules requiring all major public health events of international concern to be reported to the World Health Organization WHO. Up until now, outbreaks of only three diseases – cholera, plague and yellow fever...
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