Who is the governing body of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
a) World Health Assembly
b) United Nations Security Council
c) International Red Cross
d) Global Health Consortium
When was the World Health Organization (WHO) established?
a) 1945
b) 1948
c) 1950
d) 1962
Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) located?
a) New York, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) London, UK
d) Paris, France
Which of the following is a core function of WHO?
a) Regulating drug prices
b) Coordinating international health responses
c) Funding private healthcare systems
d) Setting interest rates for medical loans
Which of the following is NOT a WHO priority?
a) Universal health coverage
b) Global warming policies
c) Infectious disease prevention
d) Mental health awareness
What is the purpose of the WHO’s International Health Regulations (IHR)?
a) To prevent and respond to global health threats
b) To regulate national healthcare systems
c) To set drug prices worldwide
d) To provide financial aid for medical research
Which WHO program focuses on global vaccination efforts?
a) GAVI
b) UNAIDS
c) COVAX
d) World Bank Health Fund
Which of the following diseases was declared eradicated by WHO?
a) Malaria
b) Smallpox
c) Tuberculosis
d) HIV/AIDS
Which WHO classification system is used to track diseases and conditions worldwide?
a) ICD (International Classification of Diseases)
b) GHS (Global Health Statistics)
c) IHD (International Health Database)
d) WHO MedTrack
What is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) according to WHO?
a) High pollution levels
b) Lack of physical activity
c) Climate change
d) Urbanization
Which global pandemic led WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in 2020?
a) SARS
b) COVID-19
c) Ebola
d) Zika Virus
Which of the following is NOT classified as a communicable disease?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Influenza
c) Diabetes
d) Hepatitis B
Which organization works closely with WHO to ensure access to essential medicines?
a) World Bank
b) UNICEF
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Which WHO initiative aims to reduce maternal and child mortality?
a) Global Polio Eradication Initiative
b) Every Woman Every Child
c) COVAX Program
d) WHO Mental Health Action Plan
Which of the following is a leading cause of death worldwide, according to WHO?
a) Heart disease
b) Tuberculosis
c) Malaria
d) Traffic accidents
Which WHO program is dedicated to the prevention of tobacco-related diseases?
a) Tobacco Free Initiative
b) Global Lung Protection Plan
c) WHO Non-Smoking Campaign
d) World Health Protection Scheme
Which of the following is a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?
a) Overuse of antibiotics
b) Increased vaccination rates
c) Reduced hospital visits
d) Drinking purified water
Which region has the highest burden of malaria, according to WHO?
a) North America
b) Europe
c) Sub-Saharan Africa
d) Australia
Which vaccine-preventable disease is a leading cause of child mortality globally?
a) Measles
b) Tuberculosis
c) Dengue
d) Malaria
Which global strategy aims to eliminate polio worldwide?
a) End Polio Now
b) WHO Global Immunization Plan
c) Polio Prevention Initiative
d) The Global Vaccine Alliance
Which of the following is a major challenge in achieving universal health coverage (UHC)?
a) Lack of medical equipment
b) Shortage of healthcare workers
c) High cost of healthcare services
d) All of the above
Which WHO campaign focuses on mental health awareness?
a) Let’s Talk
b) Stay Healthy
c) Health for All
d) Mental Resilience Program
Which vector-borne disease is a significant global health threat?
a) Cholera
b) Dengue Fever
c) Tuberculosis
d) Diabetes
Which of the following is NOT a key determinant of health, according to WHO?
a) Genetics
b) Education
c) Employment status
d) Horoscope
Which age group is most vulnerable to malnutrition-related deaths?
a) Newborns and young children
b) Teenagers
c) Middle-aged adults
d) Elderly individuals
Which of the following is a primary cause of global health inequities?
a) Political instability
b) Unequal access to healthcare
c) Poor water sanitation
d) All of the above
Which initiative is WHO’s main program to prevent and control HIV/AIDS?
a) UNAIDS
b) Stop HIV Now
c) End AIDS Campaign
d) Global HIV Prevention Plan
Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes?
a) Sedentary lifestyle
b) High protein intake
c) Drinking excessive water
d) Genetic mutations only
Which WHO target aims to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases by 2030?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 30%
d) 33%
