WHO's work in predicting the spread of diseases is also very important
Using increased accuracy of climate predictions and improved unserstanding of interactions between weather and infectious disease to develop models to predict changes in the incidence of epidemic-prone infectious diseases.
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Role in Support Programmes
Support programmes for member states are an important part of WHO's brief. Following the 2015 Nepal Earthquake disaster, WHO delivered emergency services in the form of mobile medical units and supported foreign medical teams in the worst hit areas
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Work with Other Agencies and Governments
Research projects are often partnerships with other international agencies. For example, it is currently collaborating with the multi-agency stop TB partnership with aims to eradicate TB by 2050
It works closely with other international organisations including agencies such as UNICEF and the World Bank and NGOs such as the International Red Cross and Red Cresent Movement.
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Role in Research
Promoting research into new drugs and insecticides is also important
WHO researches health issues. Among its many research groups are those dedicated to influenza, tropical diseases, mental health and vaccines
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Role in Gathering Data
Collects data from the 194 member states and publishes them annually in it's World Health Statistics
However, the quality and completeness of these data are highly variable e.g. WHO receives causes of mortality data from only 100 member states
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