WHO Online Test

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1. Which of the following is NOT a priority health area addressed by WHO?

a) Infectious diseases

b) Non-communicable diseases

c) Mental health

d) Space exploration

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2. Which of the following is a core function of WHO's Emergency Medical Team (EMT) classification system?

a) Providing routine healthcare services during emergencies

b) Coordinating international response efforts and providing technical guidance

c) Establishing minimum standards for the quality and effectiveness of medical teams deployed to emergencies

d) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

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3. Which of the following is an example of a disease surveillance system supported by WHO?

a) Global Polio Surveillance Network

b) International Health Regulations (IHR)

c) Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework

d) Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

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4. What is the purpose of WHO's Global Health Sector Strategy on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?

a) Providing direct medical care to affected populations

b) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

c) Preventing and controlling the spread of STIs and reducing their health impact

d) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

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5. What role does political instability and conflict play in affecting WHO's emergency response efforts?

a) Facilitating international collaboration and coordination

b) Enhancing access to affected populations and resources

c) Hindering access to affected populations, impeding response efforts, and endangering the safety of healthcare workers

d) Strengthening health systems and infrastructure in affected countries

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6. What role does WHO play in developing and disseminating disease control guidelines and recommendations?

a) Providing direct medical care to affected populations

b) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

c) Offering technical expertise and guidance to countries and healthcare providers

d) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

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7. What is the primary function of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

a) Implementing healthcare policies

b) Advising the Director-General on health matters

c) Conducting medical research

d) Setting global health standards

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8. Which of the following is a benefit of WHO's awareness-raising campaigns?

a) Fragmentation and duplication of efforts among partners

b) Increased public engagement and participation in health promotion activities

c) Hindering the implementation of public health interventions

d) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

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9. During health emergencies, what role does WHO play in providing timely and accurate information to the public and healthcare professionals?

a) Delivering medical supplies and equipment to affected areas

b) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

c) Coordinating international response efforts and providing technical guidance

d) Disseminating information through communication channels and media platforms

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10. Which year did the Constitution of the World Health Organization come into force?

a) 1946

b) 1947

c) 1948

d) 1950

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11. Which WHO office leads the organization's efforts to address mental health issues and substance abuse globally?

a) Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

b) Department of Communicable Diseases

c) Department of Noncommunicable Diseases

d) Department of Health Systems Governance and Financing

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12. Which of the following is a core principle guiding WHO's approach to supporting innovations in healthcare?

a) Fragmentation and duplication of efforts among partners

b) Equity, inclusivity, and transparency

c) Providing direct financial assistance to member states

d) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

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13. Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization located?

a) New York City, USA

b) Geneva, Switzerland

c) Paris, France

d) London, UK

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14. What is the purpose of WHO's Health for All campaign?

a) Providing routine healthcare services during emergencies

b) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

c) Promoting the goal of health equity and universal health coverage

d) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

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15. What role do national governments play in WHO-supported research priorities and projects?

a) Providing routine healthcare services during emergencies

b) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

c) Setting national research agendas, funding research, and collaborating with WHO

d) Conducting research independently without WHO's involvement

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16. Which of the following is a core element of WHO's advocacy efforts in awareness-raising campaigns?

a) Providing routine healthcare services during emergencies

b) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

c) Mobilizing political commitment and resources for health promotion

d) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

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17. What role does WHO play in supporting countries' efforts to strengthen their disease surveillance and monitoring systems?

a) Providing direct medical care to affected populations

b) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

c) Offering technical assistance, capacity building, and training programs

d) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

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18. What role does WHO play in shaping the global health research agenda?

a) Conducting all medical research globally

b) Prioritizing research that benefits high-income countries

c) Setting priorities and standards for health research to address global health challenges

d) Advocating for pharmaceutical companies

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19. What is one of the key priority areas addressed by WHO concerning infectious diseases?

a) Promoting tobacco control

b) Preventing and controlling outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola and Zika

c) Addressing climate change

d) Promoting healthy aging

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20. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary objectives of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

a) To promote health and well-being

b) To provide direct healthcare services to individuals

c) To prevent diseases

d) To respond to health emergencies

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21. What is one of the key priority areas addressed by WHO concerning maternal and child health?

a) Promoting tobacco control

b) Addressing climate change

c) Reducing maternal and child mortality

d) Preventing and controlling outbreaks of infectious diseases

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22. Which initiative led by WHO aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) as a public health threat worldwide?

a) Global Malaria Programme

b) Stop TB Partnership

c) Global Polio Eradication Initiative

d) Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)

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23. What does WHO consider as a fundamental human right concerning health?

a) The right to access healthcare services only in times of crisis

b) The right to access healthcare services based on socioeconomic status

c) The right to the highest attainable standard of health

d) The right to access experimental medical treatments

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24. Which of the following is an example of a collaborative initiative between WHO and member states in disease control and prevention?

a) Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM)

b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

c) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

d) Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)

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25. Which event led to the creation of the World Health Organization?

a) World War I

b) World War II

c) Cold War

d) Great Depression

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26. What role do academic institutions play in WHO's partnerships for health promotion?

a) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

b) Conducting research to develop new treatments and vaccines

c) Providing direct financial assistance to WHO

d) Implementing health promotion programs at the community level

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27. Which of the following is an example of WHO's contribution to evidence-based health policy and practice?

a) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)

b) Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)

c) Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study

d) Healthy Cities initiative

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28. What is the primary function of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

a) Implementing healthcare policies

b) Advising the Director-General on health matters

c) Conducting medical research

d) Setting global health standards

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29. Which program led by WHO aims to promote universal health coverage (UHC) and ensure that all individuals and communities have access to essential healthcare services without suffering financial hardship?

a) Global Malaria Programme

b) Roll Back Malaria Partnership

c) Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Program

d) Global Strategy for Women's, Children's, and Adolescents' Health

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30. Which of the following is a benefit of WHO's contributions to evidence-based health policy and practice?

a) Hindering progress in achieving public health goals

b) Increased fragmentation and duplication of efforts among partners

c) Improved decision-making, policy development, and public health outcomes

d) Coordinating international response efforts during emergencies

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