The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ agency for promoting access to safe healthcare for all nations. WHO leads global efforts to address health emergencies, prevent disease, and expand access to healthcare. Recent actions include evacuating injured patients and providing life-saving equipment to conflict zones. Delegates must tackle health-related global issues, such as disease prevention and the inability to access resources, that are unique from other committees. 

WHO offers the traditional Model United Nations experience for delegates of all experience levels. Both committee topics use Regular Rules of Procedure. Position papers are recommended for this committee, and are mandatory for delegates to be considered for awards.

Questions, inquiries, and position papers for this committee can be emailed to who@cahsmun.org.

Topic A: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services

Backgrounder a

Topic B: Access to Clean Drinking Water

Backgrounder B

Chloe Li | Director

As a junior at Crofton House School, Chloe is honoured to serve as the Director of the World Health Organization at CAHSMUN 2026. Ever since her very first conference in the eighth grade in which she tripped over the AV cable at least ten times, Chloe has grown to appreciate the fruitful debate and lively discussions that MUN fosters. From murmured speeches to frenzied resolution paper writing at midnight, Model UN has ignited her passion for spirited political discourse and gifted her memories to cherish forever. Outside of the committee room, Chloe can be found at the nearest Cactus Club location inhaling copious amounts of truffle fries, walking her cat, or scrutinizing various brands of matcha powder to discern the one with the most vivid hue. She eagerly anticipates a weekend of fruitful debate, and looks forward to meeting delegates at this iteration of CAHSMUN!

Christen Chiu | Chair

In her junior year at Crofton House School, Christen is thrilled to serve as the Chair of WHO at CAHSMUN 2026. Upon being dragged to her first MUN conference, Christen expected nothing more than to hang out with her friends and improve her public speaking skills. However, she has become captivated by the fast-paced, thrilling atmosphere exclusive to the venue ballrooms. Moreover, Model UN has given Christen the greatest opportunities to form some of her most precious friendships and memories. When she’s off-duty, Christen can be found making spontaneous trips down to the beach, figure skating (mainly to spend time with her friends, but don’t tell her coach that), or picking up “intellectual hobbies” to make herself interesting. Christen can’t wait to meet all delegates for a weekend of effervescent debate and unforgettable memories!

Victor Chen | Chair

As a junior at Grandview Heights Secondary in Surrey, Victor is keen to begin his journey as a staff in MUN by chairing his first committee at CAHSMUN WHO 2026. Since joining MUN club at school for fun to discuss current global events with his peers, Victor has been drawn in by MUN’s amazing community and the opportunity to leave his parents’ strict supervision to attend overnight conferences. Model UN gave him a unique chance to talk about politics and global action in a conference room filled with people that not only listen, but engage with his words. Outside MUN, Victor can be found viciously hitting (and missing) balls on the golf course, reading up on philosophy, and doomscrolling reels too embarrassing to share to the committee (unless you love ILLIT too). Victor is excited to meet the delegates and enjoy a weekend of unparalleled debates at CAHSMUN.