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World Health Organization
Chairs: Nikita Consul, Arianna MosharyEmail the chairs:
Announcements
Position Papers are due Sunday, January 31 at noon by email to the chairs. Position Papers are required for delegate awards. More information about position papers can be found on the preparation page.
Background Guides have been posted. Download full pdf
Topic 1: Reducing Maternal Mortality
Background GuideProgress in reducing maternal mortality rates has barely amounted to 5% in the last 9 years. Maternal mortality rates are especially high in developing nations, where mothers during childbirth may not necessary have access to proper childbirth/healthcare facilities. In addition, overall quality of maternal health influences maternal mortality rates.
Topic 2: Increasing Access to Safe Drinking Water and Proper Sanitation
Background GuideIn locations without safe drinking water, people suffer from waterborne diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid, Giardia, Cryptospondium. Such diseases spread quickly where proper sanitation and hygiene is not common. As people still lack access to safe drinking water, there is a need for stronger health measures in place around the world that provide for containment of such diseases and provide for proper care of the victims in clean, sanitary healthcare facilities.
