Written by: Saki Shrestha - 23051, Grade XI
Posted on: 23 February, 2022
WHO(World Health Organization) is one of the specialized agencies of the UN. It was established on 7th of april, 1948 under the United Nation System. The 15 national offices, along with the regional office support 37 nations worldwide. WHO provides support through regional offices or a nearby country office with shared responsibility in countries where it does not have its presence. It has been providing support to those countries who are in need of health support since its establishment.
The World Health Organization has been providing support to Nepal for 64 years, helping the people of Nepal in the health sector. Mostly during the covid-19 outbreak, WHO has been actively participating in attaining the better health of people all over Nepal. Since the first reports of covid-19 in Nepal ,WHO and the office of the resident coordinator worked along with the Minister of Health and Population, NDRRMC(National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority) and home affairs. WHO listed out some of the crucial measures in reducing covid-19. Social impact, protecting social gains and investment, health measures increasing social unity during the time of isolation and paving the way for recovery. It included the improvement of prevention in mental health problems as well as response services such as remote and mobile services for the frontline health worker as well. By developing and spreading the maintenance of social distance. Constructing the isolation facilities for managing ill travelers, provision of effective screening equipment and supplies for the improvement of border infrastructure.
These were some of the activities listed for their plans in managing the covid 19 outbreak in Nepal. In some parts of Nepal, they were quite successful in reducing the problems. It released various statements and measures to be applied in the country. As for now the covid 19 risks has cooled down with a decrease in the number of deaths compared to the first wave.
