Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan will take charge as the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) 34-member Executive Board. He will replace Dr Hiroki Nakatani of Japan. The WHO is governed by two decision-making bodies, the World Health Assembly and the Executive Board.
Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020
About the WHO Executive Board:
The WHO Executive Board is composed of 34 members technically qualified in the field of health, with members being elected for three-year terms. The Health Assembly is the WHO’s decision-making body and consists of 194 Member States. The Board chairman’s post is held by rotation for one year by each of the WHO’s six regional groups: African Region, Region of the Americas, South-East Asia Region, European Region, Eastern Mediterranean Region, and Western Pacific Region.
The main functions of the Board are to give effect to the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly, to advise it and generally to facilitate its work. The Board and the Assembly create a forum for debate on health issues and for addressing concerns raised by the Member States.
India at the WHO:
India became a party to the WHO Constitution on 12 January 1948. The first session of the South East Asia Regional Committee was held on October 4-5, 1948 in the office of the Indian Minister of Health, and was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
India's cities are often known not just by their original names but also by unique…
On May 5th, the world unites to celebrate the Portuguese language, a linguistic treasure that…
In a groundbreaking endeavor, China has launched the Chang'e-6 probe on an ambitious mission to…
Frank Shrontz, who led Boeing as its Chief Executive Officer for a decade from 1986…
Lando Norris of McLaren clinched his first-ever Grand Prix victory in a pulsating showdown at…
India, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, also boasts a thriving tea…