The population nurse is reviewing the purpose of multilateral ...

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The population nurse is reviewing the purpose of multilateral health agencies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO). What should the nurse identify as this organization's major purpose?
 
  1. Direct and coordinate global health efforts and work with countries to strengthen their health programs.
  2. Work on set programs with selected countries to improve health efforts.
  3. Improve health outcomes in Third World countries.
  4. Coordinate health programs and efforts with other United Nations Assembly members.

Question 2

The Gates Foundation is funding the development of a viable AIDS vaccine and the eradication of childhood diseases through immunization. Though based in the United States, this foundation is considered a:
 
  1. Bilateral agency.
  2. Sector-wide approach to health.
  3. Unilateral agency.
  4. Non-governmental organization.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. As a multilateral agency, WHO works with many countries in health-related activities. WHO is the primary agency affiliated with the UN that deals with global health issues. It does not restrict its activities to setting programs. While many of its efforts are directed to Third World countries, its focus is health for all people worldwide.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are agencies outside of official government-sponsored agencies that work for the public good. The Gates Foundation has committed its resources and funding to engage in activities that address worldwide health concerns. Examples of NGOs include religious groups, philanthropic foundations, corporations, and other organizations. Bilateral agencies usually involve only two countries on a project. Sector-wide approaches to health focus attention on the resolution of health-related problems by addressing conditions that affect health in a broader social sense. Unilateral agencies represent one country.