International Health Policymaking 708. ch4

Vocabulary flashcards about International Health Policymaking

World Health Assembly

Delegations from WHO’s 193 member countries. It is the decision-making and policymaking body.

Executive Board (WHO)

Facilitates the work of the World Health Assembly and advises on technical issues related to health.

Secretariat (WHO)

Main policy implementation body of WHO.

WHO's Six Core Functions

Act as a leader and partner on worldwide health issues; Set research priorities and encourage the sharing of health- related knowledge; Establish standards of practice and support and monitor their adoption; Advance policy options founded on ethical and evidence- based principles; Lend technical support to health initiatives and contribute to capacity building; Monitor health issues around the world and identify patterns and trends.

WHO's Policymaking Process

Proposals for new resolutions or motions submitted -> Preliminary impact analysis by WHO’s director- general -> Appropriate committee examines the proposal and related report at plenary meetings -> Vote in the World Health Assembly -> Policy implementation by the Secretariat

Universal Coverage

Health Coverage can help eliminate social disparities.

WHO's Involvement in Health Policy

WHO is the global leader in formulating health policy, writes and distributes regular policy reports on major diseases, and issues policy statements in response to disease outbreaks and natural disasters.

Members of Parliament (MPs)

Elected local representatives in Canada's House of Commons

Cabinet (Canada)

Formed by MPs selected by prime minister from his or her party. Cabinet ministers take on special responsibility for one or more federal platform issues in addition to representing the members of their electoral riding

Canadian Medicare

Canada's Healthcare System that ensures all eligible Canadian citizens and residents have access to prepaid health insurance and services.

Canada Health Act, 1984

The primary piece of health-related legislation at the federal level – Canadian Medicare. Ensures that all eligible Canadian citizens and residents have access to prepaid health insurance and services. Provides the legal framework for provincial healthcare plans receiving federal funding.

Riksdag

Sweden's legislative assembly, whose members are elected by citizens every four years

Country Councils (Sweden)

Deliver the majority of healthcare in Sweden and own the hospitals.

National People’s Congress (NPC)

Legislative body in China's political system.

State Council (China)

Executive body in China's political system that nominate vice premiers and other ministerial posts.

Healthcare System (China)

Universal healthcare insurance system with four government insurance schemes.