Biology
Answer
The main functions of the Red Cross are:
- To extend relief and help to the victims of any calamity — fire, flood, famine, earthquakes etc.
- To procure and supply blood for the victims of war and other calamities.
- To extend all possible first-aid in any accident.
- To educate people in accident prevention.
- To arrange for ambulance service in all emergencies.
- To look after maternal and child welfare centres.
Related Questions
Match the activities in Column I with the respective organization in Column II (there can be one or more than one activity).
Column I
(Activity)Column II
(Organization)(i) To extend relief to victims of earthquake (A) Red Cross (ii) To lay pharmaceutical standards for important drugs (B) WHO (iii) Arranging ambulance in emergencies (iv) To suggest quarantine measures (v) Training of midwives (vi) Procuring and supplying blood for transfusion List any three health problems in India.
State the main functions of World Health Organization.
Describe the reasons for the formation of WHO.