MHA FPX 5028 Assessment 1 Executive Summary MHA-FPX 5028 Comparative Models of Global Health Systems World Health Organization – WHO Executive Summary

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 and remains dedicated to promoting the health and safety of people worldwide. WHO’s objectives are centered on enhancing the health and well-being of individuals globally who require assistance. The organization operates across six regions of the world, with 150 country offices and more than 8,000 professionals. These regions are:

• African Region
• Region of the Americas/Pan American Health Organization
• Eastern Mediterranean Region
• European Region
• Western Pacific Region
• South-East Asia Region

MHA FPX 5028 Assessment 1 Executive Summary

Approximately 20% of WHO’s funding comes from membership dues, with most of the budget sourced from voluntary contributions, United Nations organizations, intergovernmental organizations, philanthropic foundations, the private sector, and other sources (World Health Organization, n.d.). The allocation of these funds is directed towards WHO’s strategic five-year priority plan, known as the TRIPLE BILLION PROJECT, which aims to provide one billion more people with universal health coverage, protect one billion more people from health emergencies, and improve the health and well-being of one billion more people (World Health Organization, n.d.).

• Universal Health Coverage 30%
• Health Emergencies 14%
• Better Health and Well-Being 7%
• Better Support to Countries 21%
• Polio Eradication 9%
• Special Programs 3%
• Emergency Operations and Appeals 16%

International Rescue Committee – IRC Executive Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), founded in 1933 by Albert Einstein, assists people affected by war-torn conflicts or natural disasters in recovering and rebuilding their lives, often in new countries. The IRC operates in 40 different countries and over 20 U.S. cities to “help restore health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people” (International Rescue Committee, n.d.). Currently, 82.4 million people are displaced due to conflict, crisis, and persecution, with many being displaced for an average of 20 years or longer (International Rescue Committee, n.d.).

• 26.4 million refugees
• A record 48 million internally displaced persons
• 4.1 million asylum seekers

Donations to IRC are distributed as follows: In 2020, the IRC provided access to health services for 31 million people, nutrition treatments for 410,000 children under five, clean water for 2.6 million people, cash relief for 1.1 million people, schooling and education opportunities for 819,500 children, gender-based violence awareness for 1.2 million people, development support for 13,413 small businesses, and helped 5,237 people become U.S. citizens, among other assistance provided globally.

• Program Services 87%
• Management and General 8%
• Funding 5%

Global Health Council – GHC Executive Summary

The Global Health Council (GHC) is the leading membership organization that supports and connects advocates, implementers, and stakeholders prioritizing global health and wellness. Its mission is to “use the power of the collective voice to improve global health and wellbeing through informed investments and policies” (Global Health Council, n.d.).

Top Three Goals:

1. Advocate for sound health policies and resources in the U.S. and multilateral forums.
2. Organize and mobilize stakeholders across issues, sectors, and regions to support global health problems.
3. Channel enthusiasm for global health to improve health and well-being worldwide.

In 2020, GHC:

MHA FPX 5028 Assessment 1 Executive Summary

• Advocated for the Global Health Security Act
• Continued outreach for increased global health funding
• Met with policymakers to discuss funding levels, the emergency COVID-19 response, and engagement with WHO and other multilateral entities
• Coordinated with coalitions to advocate for emergency supplemental funding for the global health and humanitarian response to COVID-19
• Developed a WHO and COVID-19 clearinghouse on the GHC website

• Led a delegation of over 40 people for the 73rd World Health Assembly

• Advance Policy and Advocacy 57%

• Member Engagement 36%
• Management and General 7%

Overview of Health Care Model

Health Care Model National Health Care Model (Global Health Council, n.d.) Entrepreneurial Health Care Model (Global Health Council, n.d.) Mandated Health Care Model (International Insurance, n.d.)

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