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Introduction 3 The WHO and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 3 What is the WHO Doing about SARS? 3 WHO Aims 4 * Contain and control the outbreak 4 * Identify the causative agent 4 * Identify effective treatment regimes 4 * Support health care infrastructure in affected countries by coordinating supplies and additional health care workers if needed 4 * Provide information to health officials and address public concerns 4 The CDC 4 How Successful Has WHO Been? 5 Analysis of the Sources 5 * Encarta Encyclopaedia Online 5 * The Official WHO Website 5 * Longman 20th Century Series: United Nations? 6 * MEDLINEplus Health Information Website 6 * The Official CDC Website 6 * The Official NIAID Website 6 Bibliography 6 Internet 6 CD-ROMs 6 Books 6 Introduction The World Health Organisation (WHO) was established in 1948 to deal with major health issues of the world. Some of the tasks the organisation looks after are to co-ordinate medical research, monitor and combat the infectious diseases of the world, and to help developing countries set up adequate health services. The WHO has over 150 member countries with its headquarters Geneva, Switzerland. The aim of the WHO is 'to help people attain the highest possible...

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