Health in Pakistan and 0.2 per 1000 Noncommunicable diseases Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular problems, diabetes, cancer and coronary heart disease share 20.5% the burden of diseases and 2.5% are disabled. Pakistan has a high prevalence of blindness, with nearly 1% by WHO criteria for visual impairment – mainly due to cataract. Disability from blindness profoundly affects poverty, education and overall quality of life. Pakistan is one of the few countries in which poliomyelitis has not been eradicated. As of 2008, there were a total of 89 reported cases of polio in Pakistan. Polio cases may be on an increase. The year 2010
Montréal World Health Organization Simulation similar simulations in both Ottawa and North Carolina. Montréal World Health Organization Simulation Montréal World Health Organization Simulation (also MonWHO) is an academic simulation of the World Health Organization that aims to educate participants about global health issues, civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. In MonWHO, students from a wide range of disciplines take on roles as country ambassadors to the World Health Organization, media journalists, non-governmental organizations and pharmaceutical companies to participate in a simulated session of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. During the conference, the participants are exposed to professionals working with the WHO. Furthermore,