Consider the following statements with respect to the World Health Assembly (WHA):
1. Determining the policies of the organisation
2. Appointment of Director-General
3. Supervising of financial policies
4. Review and approve proposed programme budget

How many of the above statements are correct ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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Consider the following statements with respect to the World Health Assembly (WHA):
1. Determining the policies of the organisation
2. Appointment of Director-General
3. Supervising of financial policies
4. Review and approve proposed programme budget

How many of the above statements are correct ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. 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. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Consider the following statements with respect to the World Health Assembly (WHA): 1. Determining the policies of the organisation 2. Appointment of Director-General 3. Supervising of financial policies 4. Review and approve proposed programme budget How many of the above statements are correct ? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four