World Health Organization (WHO)

Committee Profile

The World Health Organization (WHO) affirms that every individual has a fundamental right to achieve the highest standard of health. Rather than purely viewing health in terms of medical treatments and disease prevention, WHO expands the definition of health to encompass three distinct yet interconnected categories: mental health, physical health, and social health. From responding to public health emergencies to promoting universal health coverage, WHO stands as the leading United Nations body for improving global health and well-being.

As representatives of WHO Member States, delegates in this committee will be tasked with developing interdisciplinary solutions to address two critical global health issues. In Topic A, delegates will consider how the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is projected to have one of two impacts: 1) completely revolutionizing the medical field and improving patient outcomes, or 2) exacerbating health disparities and inaccurate patient diagnoses. Delegates will address not only why AI algorithms may be inherently biased toward certain racial, age, or gender demographics, but also how to mitigate AI biases in health diagnosis and technologies. Topic B will examine deficiencies in micronutrients, often called “hidden hunger,” that can produce severe complications in one’s growth and development. Considering that micronutrient deficiencies affect nearly half of the global population, delegates must consider how food fortification and other nutritional strategies can be wielded to improve micronutrient consumption.

Chair Letter

Hi Delegates!

My name is Lindsay Alvarez and I am so excited to be your Chair for WHO at BruinMUN 2025! I am currently a third-year at UCLA majoring in Human Biology and Society with a minor in Anthropology. I am also on the pre-medical track so, outside of MUN, you can often find me spending time in my research labs or volunteering at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. In my free time, I love photography, listening to Lizzy McAlpine, trying new cafes with friends, and exploring areas around Los Angeles or my hometown of Huntington Beach!

My MUN journey ultimately began in my freshman year of high school, where I developed my public speaking and leadership skills all while learning more about pressing global issues. Throughout high school, I had the opportunity to compete at various MUN conferences and I really enjoyed how I could meet and interact with so many people through the program. I knew that I wanted to keep being involved in MUN once I got to college, so I joined MUN at UCLA and have enjoyed it ever since. BruinMUN itself holds a special place in my heart as this marks my fifth consecutive year participating in the conference! I competed at BruinMUN for two years in high school, dais staffed in my first year at UCLA, chaired 4th SPD last year, and now I am chairing WHO!

The World Health Organization (WHO) is an integral United Nations committee that focuses on promoting global health, aiding vulnerable populations, and expanding universal health coverage. Since its founding in 1948, WHO has upheld coordinating and directing authority over the United Nations’ international health duties. WHO’s 194 Member States work to address and collaborate on a variety of health-related topics, whether that be human genome editing, nutrition, mental health, water accessibility, or antimicrobial resistance. In this committee, delegates will be tasked with researching the committee’s agenda topics, discussing potential solutions, and collaborating with other delegates to create a detailed draft resolution. At BruinMUN, I hope that each delegate not only learns more about these important health topics, but grows in their research and collaborative skills. Please feel free to reach out to me through email if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you all!

Best,

Lindsay Alvarez

Chair | World Health Organization | BruinMUN 33

who@bruinmun.org