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WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Health Day
1, record 1, English, World%20Health%20Day
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1948, the First World Health Assembly called for the creation of a World Health Day to mark the founding of WHO [World Health Organization]. Since 1950, World Health Day has been celebrated every year on 7 April with a different theme. Each theme reflects a priority area of current concern to WHO. The Day launches longer-term advocacy programmes that continue well beyond 7 April. 2, record 1, English, - World%20Health%20Day
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
World Health Day is a worldwide opportunity to focus on key public health issues. 3, record 1, English, - World%20Health%20Day
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de la santé
1, record 1, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1948, la Première Assemblée mondiale de la santé a demandé qu'une journée mondiale de la santé soit instituée pour marquer la création de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). Depuis 1950, cette journée est célébrée chaque année le 7 avril sur une question d'actualité considérée comme prioritaire par l'OMS. C'est aussi l'occasion de lancer des programmes de sensibilisation à long terme s'étendant bien au-delà du 7 avril. 2, record 1, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Journée mondiale de la santé permet au monde entier de se pencher sur des problèmes importants de santé publique 2, record 1, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Mundial de la Salud
1, record 1, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Salud
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cada año se celebra en todo el mundo el día 7 de abril como Día Mundial de la Salud. 1, record 1, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Salud
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health
1, record 2, English, Global%20Strategy%20on%20Diet%2C%20Physical%20Activity%20and%20Health
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DPAS 1, record 2, English, DPAS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health(DPAS) was endorsed at the WHA [World Health Assembly] in May 2004. Its aim has been to address unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, two of the major risk factors responsible for the growing burden of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer, which are responsible for 60% of all global deaths. 1, record 2, English, - Global%20Strategy%20on%20Diet%2C%20Physical%20Activity%20and%20Health
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie mondiale pour l'alimentation, l'exercice physique et la santé
1, record 2, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20mondiale%20pour%20l%27alimentation%2C%20l%27exercice%20physique%20et%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'OMS [Organisation mondiale de la Santé] a adopté sa Stratégie mondiale pour l'alimentation, l'exercice physique et la santé en 2004. Elle décrit les mesures à prendre pour accroître l'activité physique dans le monde. 1, record 2, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20mondiale%20pour%20l%27alimentation%2C%20l%27exercice%20physique%20et%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- World Health Assembly
1, record 3, English, World%20Health%20Assembly
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WHA 2, record 3, English, WHA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO [World Health Organization]. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget. 3, record 3, English, - World%20Health%20Assembly
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Assemblée mondiale de la Santé
1, record 3, French, Assembl%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asamblea Mundial de la Salud
1, record 3, Spanish, Asamblea%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Salud
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- The Skin
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- smallpox
1, record 4, English, smallpox
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- variola 2, record 4, English, variola
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acute, highly contagious, often fatal infectious disease caused by an orthopoxvirus, characterized by a biphasic febrile course and distinctive progressive skin eruption. 3, record 4, English, - smallpox
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1980, the 33rd World Health Assembly declared that smallpox had been eradicated. The classification [in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems] is maintained for surveillance purposes. 4, record 4, English, - smallpox
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
B03: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 5, record 4, English, - smallpox
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Appareil cutané
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- variole
1, record 4, French, variole
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- petite vérole 2, record 4, French, petite%20v%C3%A9role
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie très contagieuse causée par un virus de la famille des orthopoxvirus caractérisée d'abord par l'apparition de symptômes grippaux comme la fièvre, puis par la disparition de la fièvre et l'apparition de l'éruption cutanée caractéristique. 3, record 4, French, - variole
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B03 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 4, French, - variole
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades víricas
- Piel
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- viruela
1, record 4, Spanish, viruela
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- assembly
1, record 5, English, assembly
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- congress 1, record 5, English, congress
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A policy-making body..., representative of all Member States, with power to supervise the working of the organisation, and to control its budget, and, more frequently, also with power to adopt Conventions and other measures, and to make recommendations for national legislation(for example, the Assembly of the World Health Organization, WHO). 1, record 5, English, - assembly
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- assemblée
1, record 5, French, assembl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- conférence 1, record 5, French, conf%C3%A9rence
avoid, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme employé pour désigner un organe délibérant de certaines organisations internationales composé de représentants des membres de cette organisation et investi des pouvoirs déterminés par le Statut de celle-ci. 1, record 5, French, - assembl%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Epidemiology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres Program
1, record 6, English, Yellow%20Fever%20Vaccination%20Centres%20Program
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Article 66 of the International Health Regulations, passed by the World Health Assembly and which the Government of Canada is a signator, stipulates that "the vaccinating centre must have been designated by the health administration for the territory in which it is situated". Vaccinating centres are officially designated by countries in accordance with the International Health Regulations. Accordingly, Health Canada has established criteria which must be met for a clinic to be designated as a Yellow Fever vaccination centre. These criteria are designed to ensure that those persons seeking a Yellow Fever Immunization prior to travel abroad have reasonable access to a Yellow Fever Vaccination clinic and are provided with appropriate travel advice and safe vaccination practices. 1, record 6, English, - Yellow%20Fever%20Vaccination%20Centres%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Épidémiologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme des centres de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune
1, record 6, French, Programme%20des%20centres%20de%20vaccination%20contre%20la%20fi%C3%A8vre%20jaune
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'article 66 du Règlement sanitaire international, adopté par l'Assemblée mondiale de la santé, et dont le gouvernement du Canada est un signataire, stipule que «le centre de vaccination doit avoir été habilité par l'administration sanitaire du territoire dans lequel ce centre est situé». Les centres de vaccination sont officiellement désignés par les pays en conformité du Règlement sanitaire international. En conséquence, Santé Canada a établi des critères qui doivent être respectés pour qu'un établissement soit désigné centre de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune. Ces critères visent à garantir que les personnes qui désirent se faire vacciner contre la fièvre jaune avant d'entreprendre un voyage à l'étranger peuvent raisonnablement avoir accès à une clinique de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune, y recevoir des conseils judicieux ayant trait à leur déplacement et bénéficier de pratiques de vaccination sûres. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20des%20centres%20de%20vaccination%20contre%20la%20fi%C3%A8vre%20jaune
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-11-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pregnancy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- live birth
1, record 7, English, live%20birth
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception, irrespective of the duration of the pregnancy, which after such separation, breathes or shows any other evidence of life, such as beating of the heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, whether or not the umbilical cord has been cut or the placenta is attached ... 1, record 7, English, - live%20birth
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WHO definition adopted by Third World Health Assembly, 1950. 1, record 7, English, - live%20birth
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Grossesse
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- naissance vivante
1, record 7, French, naissance%20vivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'expulsion ou l'extraction complète d'un produit de la conception, quelle que soit la durée de la grossesse, et qui, une fois extrait, respire ou montre des signes de vie. 1, record 7, French, - naissance%20vivante
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le produit de la naissance vivante est l'enfant né vivant. 2, record 7, French, - naissance%20vivante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embarazo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- nacimiento vivo
1, record 7, Spanish, nacimiento%20vivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expulsión o extracción completa del cuerpo de su madre, independientemente de la duración del embarazo, de un producto de la concepción que, después de dicha separación, respire o dé cualquier otra señal de vida, como latidos del corazón, pulsaciones del cordón umbilical o movimientos efectivos de los músculos de contracción voluntaria, tanto si se ha cortado o no el cordón umbilical y esté o no desprendida la placenta. 2, record 7, Spanish, - nacimiento%20vivo
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cada producto de un nacimiento que reúna esas condiciones se considera como un nacido vivo. 2, record 7, Spanish, - nacimiento%20vivo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Immunology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Special Programme on AIDS 1, record 8, English, Special%20Programme%20on%20AIDS
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WHO [World Health Organization] ;approved at the 40th Assembly, May 1987. 1, record 8, English, - Special%20Programme%20on%20AIDS
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Special Program on AIDS
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Immunologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programme spécial de lutte contre le SIDA
1, record 8, French, Programme%20sp%C3%A9cial%20de%20lutte%20contre%20le%20SIDA
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Inmunología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa Especial sobre el SIDA
1, record 8, Spanish, Programa%20Especial%20sobre%20el%20SIDA
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las siglas del síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (sida) se han incorporado al español como un nombre común, por lo cual se escriben en minúsculas. 2, record 8, Spanish, - Programa%20Especial%20sobre%20el%20SIDA
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-01-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Accounting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Special Account for AIDS 1, record 9, English, Special%20Account%20for%20AIDS
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WHO [World Health Organization]. To be established within the Voluntary Fund for Health Promotion of the World Health Assembly. 1, record 9, English, - Special%20Account%20for%20AIDS
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
AIDS: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 2, record 9, English, - Special%20Account%20for%20AIDS
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Comptabilité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Compte spécial pour le SIDA
1, record 9, French, Compte%20sp%C3%A9cial%20pour%20le%20SIDA
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SIDA : syndrome d'immunodéficience acquis. 2, record 9, French, - Compte%20sp%C3%A9cial%20pour%20le%20SIDA
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Contabilidad
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cuenta Especial para el SIDA
1, record 9, Spanish, Cuenta%20Especial%20para%20el%20SIDA
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las siglas del síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (sida) se han incorporado al español como un nombre común, por lo cual se escriben en minúsculas. 2, record 9, Spanish, - Cuenta%20Especial%20para%20el%20SIDA
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-02-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Human Diseases
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- PolioPlus program
1, record 10, English, PolioPlus%20program
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1985, Rotary International launched the PolioPlus program to protect children worldwide from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. In 1988, the World Health Assembly challenged the world to eradicate polio. Since that time, Rotary's efforts and those of partner agencies, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and governments around the world, have achieved a 99 percent reduction in the number of polio cases worldwide. 1, record 10, English, - PolioPlus%20program
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Maladies humaines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- programme PolioPlus
1, record 10, French, programme%20PolioPlus
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1985, le Rotary International lance le programme PolioPlus. En 1988, l'assemblée générale de l'OMS (Organisation mondiale de la Santé) relève le défi de l'éradication de la polio. Depuis, les efforts du Rotary et de ses partenaires - -OMS, UNICEF, CDC d'Atlanta, gouvernements - ont réduit de 99 % le nombre de cas de polio dans le monde. 1, record 10, French, - programme%20PolioPlus
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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