About World Health Organization, Country Office of Indonesia
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for directing and coordinating international health efforts. The organization's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. WHO works with governments, civil society organizations, and other partners to improve health outcomes worldwide.
The Country Office of Indonesia is one of WHO's many regional offices around the world. It was established in 1950 and has since been working closely with the Indonesian government to improve public health in the country. The office provides technical assistance, advice, and support to national programs aimed at preventing diseases and promoting healthy lifestyles.
One of WHO's primary roles is to provide leadership in global health responses. This includes responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases such as Ebola, Zika virus disease, and COVID-19. In Indonesia specifically, WHO has been working closely with local authorities to respond to outbreaks such as avian influenza (bird flu) and dengue fever.
In addition to its emergency response work, WHO also focuses on addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic respiratory disease (CRD), mental illness among others which are major causes of death globally including Indonesia where NCDs account for more than 70% deaths annually.
WHO also plays a key role in promoting universal healthcare coverage (UHC). This means ensuring that everyone has access to quality healthcare services without suffering financial hardship. In Indonesia specifically where there are still challenges related access especially for those living in remote areas or those who cannot afford it due poverty or lack insurance coverage.
To achieve this goal ,WHO works with national governments like Indonesia’s Ministry of Health by providing technical assistance on policy development ,health financing mechanisms ,strengthening primary care services among others .
Another important area that WHO focuses on is improving maternal and child health outcomes .This includes reducing maternal mortality rates through improved antenatal care services ,skilled birth attendance during delivery ,postnatal care services among others .For children under five years old focus areas include immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases like measles,polio,tuberculosis etc.,nutrition interventions including promotion exclusive breastfeeding during first six months after birth .
Overall,the Country Office of Indonesia plays an important role within the larger framework of WHO's global efforts towards improving public health outcomes worldwide.The office continues work towards achieving its goals by collaborating with various stakeholders including government agencies,civil society organizations,and other partners across sectors while adhering strictly all ethical standards set out by UN system .
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