This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Healthcare of the Community & International Health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
International red cross was founded by- 
Select and explain. 
A. Henry dunant, B. Claude bernard, C. samuel hahnemann, D. Gergar mendel
A: Henry dunant
Answer: A: Henry dunant 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Henry dunant* The international committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a private humanitarian institution founded in 1863 Geneva, Switzerland, by Henry Dunant and Gustave Moynier. Its 25-member committee has a unique authority under international humanitarian law to protect the life and dignity of the victims of international and internal armed conflicts. The ICRC was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on three occasions (in 1917, 1944 and 1963)