The World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has long been at the forefront of global health, tackling crises and developing innovative solutions to protect populations worldwide. This committee will be stepping into the heart of a critical moment in global health history navigating the challenges of improving health services during outbreaks. Delegates will find themselves immersed in a high-stakes environment where disease surveillance, healthcare capacity, vaccine distribution, and public health communication are paramount concerns.
Set in a rapidly evolving world where health crises can arise unexpectedly, this committee will operate within the modern-day framework of international cooperation and emergency response. Key players include national governments, non-governmental organizations, pharmaceutical giants, and global health experts, each bringing their own perspectives and priorities. The urgency of the situation will demand swift yet well-reasoned solutions—will delegates rise to the occasion and craft sustainable policies that safeguard public health? The world is watching, and the decisions made in this committee could mean the difference between containment and catastrophe.
This committee will also explore specific health crises that require urgent global attention. Topics may include antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the need for international policies to regulate antibiotic use; vaccine inequity in pandemic response and the challenges of global distribution the spread of zoonotic diseases such as Ebola and avian influenza; healthcare infrastructure in conflict zones where medical facilities are targeted or overwhelmed; and the intersection of climate change with infectious diseases like malaria and dengue. Delegates will be tasked with crafting innovative solutions to these pressing issues, ensuring that the global health community is prepared for the challenges of the future.
The future is in hands, delegates don’t let the world down!
Topic: Planning for Outbreaks: Preventing Pandemics
Chair: Mayte Mendez
Mayte is a junior at the University of Notre Dame, residing in Welsh Family Hall. She is majoring in Political Science with minors in European Studies and Constitutional Studies. Originally from Miami, Florida, she also holds an associate’s degree.
She has been involved in Model United Nations since middle school but started competing on the collegiate level her freshman year of university, attending conferences such as Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN) and Johns Hopkins Model United Nations Conference (HopMUNC). Her extensive MUN experience includes competing in committees focused on crisis management, human rights, and global health.