World Health Organization
Topic Summary
Delegates will examine the growing global crisis of substance abuse and its consequences for public health, economic development, and social stability. As drug trafficking and usage continue to evolve across the world, governments must develop preventive and cooperative solutions. In the October session, delegates will evaluate this problem from an economic perspective and examine the effects of drug use on national development and healthcare systems. In the December session, delegates will examine this problem from a social perspective and address how addiction impacts communities and vulnerable populations. Delegates will be challenged to work together on evidence based solutions that promote healthier and more resilient communities.
Noor Ali is a sophomore in Dunster House concentrating in Philosophy and Economics with a secondary in Global Health & Health Policy. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, alongside her role on the HMUN Secretariat, she will also be serving as a Director for Business for Harvard National Model United Nations 2027!
At any given moment you can probably find her looking at flights, reading/writing philosophy, on the tennis court, or tracking down the best cafés and restaurants wherever she goes. She also conducts research at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health collecting and analyzing data on health systems performance—an area she’s incredibly passionate about.
Noor can’t wait to meet delegates from around the world and help create an unforgettable HMUN experience.