WHO constitution was made in?

Appeared in: SCTIMST Staff Nurse - 2016

Explanation

The Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) officially came into force on 7 April 1948.
This date is commemorated annually as World Health Day.
While the constitution was signed and adopted in 1946, it required ratification by a sufficient number of member states, which was achieved in 1948, making it the official year of establishment.

Option B: This year is not associated with the founding or the establishment of the WHO's constitution.
Option C: By 1950, the WHO was already operational for two years. The Office International d'Hygiène Publique (OIHP) ceased its activities in 1950 as WHO had taken over its responsibilities.
Option D: This date has no significance in the context of the WHO's constitutional establishment.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain History of the World Health Organization (WHO) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the history of the WHO helps nurses appreciate the origin of global health standards, guidelines (like hand hygiene), and international public health campaigns they participate in.
The WHO's establishment marked the beginning of global cooperation on health matters, including disease surveillance (e.g., for influenza, polio) and emergency response, which directly impacts national and local healthcare protocols.
What if the question asked for the adoption date? If the question had asked when the WHO constitution was adopted or signed, the correct answer would be 1946. Since 1946 is not an option, 'made in' refers to the date it became official.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the core of the question: It's asking for a specific date related to the WHO's founding. This is a factual recall question.
Scan the options, which are all years. This confirms you need to pinpoint a specific historical date.
Recall the key milestones of the WHO's establishment.
Differentiate between the date the constitution was written/adopted (1946) and the date it came into force (1948).
Since 1948 is an option and 1946 is not, select the option that corresponds to the date the WHO was officially established and its constitution became effective.

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