Schoolhouse MUN 2026 - WHO Committee

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This series ended on February 22, 2026. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Welcome to the World Health Organization committee sessions of the Schoolhouse Model United Nations 2026!
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Schoolhouse MUN is an online Model United Nations event organized by a team of volunteers from schoolhouse.world. Delegates will have the opportunity to represent different countries in four distinct committees of the United Nations. This experience will enhance their understanding of current world issues and improve their public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills.
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Agenda: Discussing the Legality of Medical Advertisements Made Directly to Consumers
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Developing a cohesive international response to direct-to-consumer marketing of over-the-counter, prescription, and integrative medicines and medications.
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Chairs: Claire A, Mattis L, and Akshath K
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Overview of the Committee’s Agenda:
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A trillion-dollar industry is marketing its wares--but does it put our health at risk? Should pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies be allowed to advertise directly to consumers, and how? This fascinating issue is yours to tackle, delegates! Direct-to-consumer advertising of medicines is a hugely influential force on medical decision-making and the wider healthcare market. Such advertisements can increase patients’ awareness of cutting-edge drugs and allow research companies to profit from them, powering future investments. Yet, these advertisements can also lead to bad prescriptions, encourage the use of overpriced name-brand drugs, and misguide patients.
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While most nations have banned direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs, questions of enforcement remain. Beyond prescription medications, you will also encounter over-the-counter medications, traditional therapies, and supplements. These medicines will spark captivating questions of their own.
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Delegates, your responsibility is to craft creative guidelines for direct-to-consumer advertising, dealing with the realities of each nation while pursuing a unified strategy. Are you ready to address the advertisements?
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Please make sure to also register for the main series: https://schoolhouse.world/series/76738﻿﻿
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Please note that each delegate must attend a minimum of three committee sessions to be eligible for a participation certificate.
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You are also welcome to join as an audience member! 

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Claire A 🇺🇸

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Hi! My name is Claire. I'm a public health student at the University of Alabama Online. I am hoping to go to law school in a few years to study public health law or Constitutional law. My other interests are politics, piano, martial arts, and advanced mathematics!

Akshath K 🇺🇸

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Hello! I'm Akshath and I'm currently a junior in Texas. I'm a senior tutor for Pre Algebra, tutor for SAT R&W, and SAT Math. My hobbies include gardening, astronomy, tutoring, and being productive. I recently had the privilege to co-host the 5th Annual SHW MUN Conference and was Co-Chair of the WHO Committee.

Sessions

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attending all sessions is encouraged, but due to the several different time zones, a participant must attend a minimum of 3 sessions in order to receive a certificate of participation.

SESSION 1

21

Feb

SESSION 1

Community Events

Sat 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM UTCFeb 21, 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM UTC

In Committee Session 1, we’ll be started with your General Speakers List (GSL) speeches. This is your country policy speech and it is highly recommended that you prepare this beforehand. Delegates can also start this time to discuss moderated caucus topics for the future committee sessions. If time permits, we will start with Moderated Caucuses as well.

SESSION 2

21

Feb

SESSION 2

Community Events

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTCFeb 21, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

In Committee Session 2, we’ll continue/start with moderated caucus speeches. We would look favourably upon 1 unmoderated caucus as well. 
Even if you don't have any MUN experience, don't worry, we'll be giving you resources and guiding you along the way.

SESSION 3

21

Feb

SESSION 3

Community Events

Sat 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM UTCFeb 21, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM UTC

In Committee Session 3, we’ll continue with debate through moderated and unmoderated caucuses. It is also recommended that delegates start the formation of blocs. 

SESSION 4

22

Feb

SESSION 4

Community Events

Sun 2:30 AM - 3:30 AM UTCFeb 22, 2:30 AM - 3:30 AM UTC

In Committee Session 4, delegates will start working on Working papers (precursors to draft resolutions that contain a bloc’s proposed solutions) and have 1-2 moderated caucuses. 

SESSION 5

22

Feb

SESSION 5

Community Events

Sun 3:45 AM - 4:45 AM UTCFeb 22, 3:45 AM - 4:45 AM UTC

In Committee Session 5, delegates will present their working papers and have a question and answer session with other delegates. If required, blocs might merge. Work on draft resolutions will commence. 

SESSION 6

22

Feb

SESSION 6

Community Events

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM UTCFeb 22, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM UTC

In Committee Session 6, we will be doing draft resolution presentations and then proceed to voting. This will be the last committee session. 

Public Discussion

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Feb 21 - Feb 22

1 week

60 - 120 mins

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SCHEDULE

Saturday, Feb 21

4:00AM

Saturday, Feb 21

3:00PM

Saturday, Feb 21

4:15PM

Sunday, Feb 22

2:30AM

Sunday, Feb 22

3:45AM

Sunday, Feb 22

3:00PM