World Health Organization (WHO)
APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 40-60 delegates
topic: The 2025 Measles Outbreak in Sub-Saharan Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) stands at the forefront of global health, leading efforts to combat disease, strengthen health systems, and respond to emerging crises. In 2025, a severe measles outbreak has swept across Sub-Saharan Africa, threatening to undo decades of progress in public health. Several countries are reporting alarming spikes in infections and fatalities, particularly among children and vulnerable populations. Experts attribute the crisis to declining vaccination rates, but deeper structural challenges, including limited healthcare access, inadequate infrastructure, and unsafe water supplies, have worsened its impact.
COMMITTEE DETAILS
In this committee, delegates must determine how the WHO and the international community can best support affected nations. From improving vaccine distribution to fostering regional collaboration and health education, every decision will shape the future of disease prevention. Delegates must balance the science of public health, the economic and political situations of affected states, and global political dynamics as they navigate an uncertain situation.
CHAIR: Arianne Khoo
ABOUT THE CHAIR
Arianne Khoo is a sophomore in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, majoring in International Politics and minoring in Psychology. She grew up in Hong Kong and misses the beach during the cold winter months. After serving as a Crisis Analyst at NAIMUN LXII last spring, Arianne fell in love with MUN and will be staffing NAIMUN LXIII this spring as well. Outside of MUN, Arianne is a member of Georgetown’s chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, a facilitator for Hoyas Connected: The Connection Project, and loves being outdoors. This is Arianne’s first time chairing, and she is so excited to welcome all the delegates to DistrictMUN!
CHAIR: Kate Brauer
About the CHAIR
Kate Brauer is a junior in Georgetown’s School of Health, majoring in Human Science and minoring in Justice and Peace Studies. She is from Los Angeles, California, where she started competing Model UN in high school and staffed local conferences. At Georgetown, Kate works in a public health equity lab focused on addressing pain management disparities in cancer patients, serves on the board of the Pre-Dental Society, and helps run a volunteer group at a local psych ward. Kate has served as the director of the Council of Europe Committee at NAIMUN LXII and will be co-chairing the National Diet of Japan at NAIMUN LXIII. This is her first time chairing at DistrictMUN, and she is so excited to be working on a topic that will allow her to blend her knowledge of science and public health with her love of MUN.