WELCOME TO DUMUNC 2018

World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO collaborates with the UN system to position health in the debates and decisions of UN intergovernmental bodies; contribute to a coherent and effective UN system at global, regional and country levels; provide leadership in health-related humanitarian efforts, including as the Health Cluster Lead; and promote alliances and interagency approaches to address health issues.

Topic One: Cholera Outbreak Prevention and Management

Topic Two: Maternal Health


Background Guide


Chair: Sarah Beaverson

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Beaverson and I am a senior here at Duke double majoring in Biology and Global Health. I’m originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA and everyday wonder why North Carolina has not yet been blessed by the gift of Wawa coffee and hoagies. This is my fourth and final year being involved with DUMUNC and I am so so excited to be your Chair of WHO. Besides DUMUNC, I am an active member in other branches of DIRA (Duke International Relations Association) as the Secretary General of our college conference, DISCON, and a member on the Duke Model UN competition team. Besides my DIRA involvement, I am President of my campus ministry and involved in research with the Duke Global Health Institute on contraceptive use and maternal/reproductive health in Haitian women. When I’m trying to procrastinate you can find me surfing the web for recipes to bake, taking pointless buzzfeed quizzes or listening to NPR podcasts. Feel free to email me at sarah.beaverson@duke.edu with any questions/comments/concerns. Looking forward to meeting you all!!

You can contact the chair at sarah.beaverson@duke.edu.