Headquarters of WHO are located in?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, established on April 7, 1948, responsible for international public health.
The World Health Assembly, the governing body of WHO, holds its annual meetings in Geneva.

Option A: New Jersey is a state in the USA and does not host the headquarters of any major global health organizations like the WHO.
Option C: Vienna, Austria, is a major hub for international organizations, but it hosts the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and various UN offices, not the WHO.
Option D: New York City is the location of the main headquarters of the United Nations (UN) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), but not the WHO.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Location of World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses worldwide rely on WHO guidelines for best practices in patient care, disease prevention (like infection control), and health promotion, ensuring a global standard of care.
The WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is used globally for health statistics, billing, and clinical documentation, directly impacting nursing records and healthcare data management.
What if? If a new pandemic emerges, a nurse would look to national guidelines that are heavily based on the WHO's International Health Regulations (IHR) for guidance on surveillance, reporting, and response.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question testing general knowledge relevant to global health, a topic often included in nursing exams.
First, identify the key organization in the question: 'WHO' (World Health Organization).
Next, scan the options, which are all cities or locations.
Try to recall the headquarters of major international bodies. You might remember that the UN headquarters are in New York, which helps eliminate that option.
Geneva is historically known as a center for diplomacy and international organizations, including many health-related ones. This makes it a strong candidate.
Evaluate the remaining options. Vienna is also a hub for international bodies, but less famously for health. New Jersey is a US state and an unlikely location for a global headquarters.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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