Topic
Regulating the Use of Genetic Engineering in Disease Prevention and Treatment
Description
Welcome to the WHO (World Health Organization)! Established on April 7th, 1948 (now World Health Day) with 194 member countries currently, the WHO works to improve global public health and protect the population from disease epidemics. As healthcare has become an increasingly pressing global issue, the WHO works to make sure everyone has equal access to medical care, specifically vulnerable and already struggling groups. The WHO tackles issues such as fighting infectious viruses and diseases, providing proper vaccination against them to all communities, and setting international health standards. Delegates must use critical thinking to navigate issues surrounding economics, materials, and humanitarianism while balancing the need to maximize care and the overall well-being in the world. We are so excited to see what ideas delegates have to offer at LakeMUN WHO 2026!
Though position papers are not required at LakeMUN, delegates should come prepared with a strong understanding of their position and topic. To aid you with beginning your research, your Co-Directors have worked tirelessly to put together the following background guide which will provide you with key details on your committee, topic, and position.
Open WHO Background Guide
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Medha Kashyap, Co-Director: Medha Kashyap is a freshman at the Lakeside School and is delighted to be serving as a Co-Director for WHO! Her MUN journey began as a reluctant delegate at EDUMUN 2024, furiously studying ROP the night before only to mess it up almost immediately. Despite the rocky start, she was quickly enveloped into the world of Model UN, enthralled by the strangely addictive thrill of committee. Since then, she has jumped at every chance to join a committee, and with each placard raised, her passion for MUN has only increased. Outside of MUN, you'll find her stress-baking or cooking absurd amounts of food, playing sports, or hanging out with her dog! Medha's hope is for delegates to enjoy this committee as much as she does and eagerly awaits seeing their commitment and passion blossom!
Charie Chang, Co-Director: Charie Chang is a freshman at Lakeside School and is equally terrified to be serving as a Co-Director for LakeMUN WHO as she was for her first conference. Having been introduced to the world of MUN through the exotic stories told by her older sister, Charie started her MUN journey at PACMUN '25 equipped with nothing but a crystal-clear vision of what could go wrong. Ever since, Charie has found herself in the eye of the Model UN storm, battling everything from ever-present gavel hunters to France's scheme of world dominion. Outside of MUN, you can find her sleeping, playing piano brainrot, or simply existing as a slave to procrastination. At LakeMUN, Charie is excited to ask the all-pervasive question of "is that a point?" and looks forward to seeing every delegate discover the spark of MUN that she knows and loves.
Karishma Kashyap, Co-Director: Karishma Kashyap is a freshman at the Lakeside School and is very excited to be serving as a Co-Director on the dais for WHO at LakeMUN! Before her first conference, she stayed up until midnight trying to cram ROP and write a speech for the secondary speakers list with minimal knowledge of the topic, and that was basically the only time she spoke in her committee. She learned a lot from her experience spectating and was quite intrigued by the vast world and opportunities MUN offers! Although a rookie, she has become more skilled at the art of moderated caucuses and is eager to continue her MUN journey. Outside of the committee room, you will find her hanging out with her friends, scrolling on YouTube Shorts (she's working on Instagram), listening to music, or drinking bubble tea! Karishma is thrilled to be able to serve as your Co-Director, and she hopes you will be more prepared for your first time than she was!
