One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance

Question .1. World Organization for animal health:- Intergovernmental organization created in 1924 for improving animal health worldwide.2. Organization for animal health:- Intergovernmental organization created in 1950.
(A) only 1
(B) only 2
(C) both 1 and 2
(D) none of these
Answer – a
Explanation:-

  • Why in news – Recently, a global group called ‘ one health global leader group on antimicrobial resistance’ was launched in the wake of rising antimicrobial resistance ( AMR ).
  • About: – The World Organisation for Animal Health, formerly the Office International des Epizooties is an intergovernmental organization coordinating, supporting and promoting animal disease control.
  • Headquarters location: Paris, France
  • President: Mark Schipp
  • Founder: Emmanuel Leclainche
  • Founded: 25 January 1924
  • Membership: 182 member states
  • Official languages: French; English; Spanish.

By: Arpit Mishra

Links:-

https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/one-health-global-leaders-group-on-antimicrobial-resistance