Q. In relation to the World Health Organization (WHO), which of the following are some of its designated roles and responsibilities?
1.Providing leadership on global health matters
2.Promoting research on health issues
3.Enforcing health regulations in member states
4.Setting health policies for countries around the world..
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2, 3 and 4 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – The following are some of the functions of the WHO: Providing leadership on global health matters, Promoting research on health issues, Setting health norms and standards, Providing technical assistance to member states, Monitoring and assessing global health trends.

The WHO does not enforce health regulations in member states or set health policies for countries around the world. These are the responsibilities of individual countries.

Source: ForumIAS

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