Which of the following statements are correct regarding World Health Organisation 1 It is the world ......

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding World Health Organisation?

1. It is the world’s highest health policy setting body and is composed of health ministers from member states.

2. Headquarter of WHO is in Geneva.

3. There are 194 member countries of WHO.

Code:

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 an 3 only

All are correct

Explanation:

World Health Assembly (WHA):

The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the forum through which the World Health Organization (WHO) is governed by its 194 member states.
It is the world’s highest health policy setting body and is composed of health ministers from member states.
The members of the World Health Assembly generally meet every year in May in Geneva, the location of WHO Headquarters.
The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget.