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Health Organisations

ICSE Class 10 Biology • Chapter 13

1. Categories of Health Organisations

2. Red Cross

Red Cross: An international humanitarian organization devoted to the care of the wounded, sick, and homeless in wartime and peace.

Practice Q1: Red Cross

CONCEPT CHECK Who founded the Red Cross?

Ans: Jean Henry Dunant in 1864.

Founded by: Jean Henry Dunant (1864).

Emblem: Red Cross on a white background.

Functions of Red Cross:

  1. Humanitarian Relief: Aid to victims of war, floods, earthquakes (food, shelter, medical aid).
  2. Health promotion: First aid training, Blood banks, Child welfare.
  3. Peace: Promoting international friendship and understanding.

3. WHO (World Health Organization)

WHO: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

  • Established: 7th April 1948 (World Health Day).
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
    • Practice Q2: WHO

    BOARD QUESTION Where is the headquarters of WHO located?

    Ans: Geneva, Switzerland.

    Functions of WHO:

    1. Collection of Information: Epidemiological surveillance of diseases.
    2. Control of Disease: Campaigns to eradicate diseases (Smallpox - Eradicated, Polio, Malaria).
    3. Setting Standards: Standardizing diagnostic procedures and drugs.
    4. Maternal and Child Health: Promoting family planning and nutrition.
    5. Research: Sponsoring medical research.

    Review Questions

    Exam Practice Questions

    Practice Q3: Functions

    APPLICATION Suggest two important functions of the WHO in developing countries.

    Ans: 1. Eradication of diseases like Polio and Malaria.
    2. Improving maternal and child health.

    Q1: Name the organization whose emblem is a Red Cross on a white background.

    Ans: The Red Cross Society.

    Q2: When is World Health Day celebrated?

    Ans: 7th April.