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6. Regional Office for the Western Pacific, headquartered in Manila, Philippines. The regional offices allow WHO to build good relationships and maintain effective contact with national governments. This is a key function because these governments are responsible for implementing many of WHO’s programs and initiatives. These offices also monitor regional health issues. Each regional office differs in structure and personnel, depending on the specific needs of the region. Each region has a committee made up of representatives from its member states.
The assembly adopted another resolution that urged member states to address the impact of climate change on health. It also directed the Secretariat to help countries in reaching a higher percentage of immunization and to encourage the development of new vaccines. Although vaccines prevent as many as 3 million deaths a year, the assembly noted that WHO vaccination programs should be expanded. The Executive Board WHO’s Executive Board is responsible for making sure that resolutions passed by the World Health Assembly are carried out.
The model worked well in rich countries. It was not a good fit, however, for most poor, developing countries. They had few well-trained doctors and could not afford the most up-to-date medical technology. Instead, these countries wanted WHO to help them develop community-based healthcare systems that were affordable. During the 1970s, under the leadership of DirectorGeneral Halfdan Mahler, WHO changed its approach. The organization began to focus on a new health-care model, known as primary health care.