World Health Organization (WHO)
The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

World Health Organization - Wikipedia
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. [2] It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has six regional offices [3] and 150 field offices worldwide. Only sovereign states are eligible to join, and it is the largest intergovernmental health organization at the ...

Health topics - World Health Organization (WHO)
Health topics Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Diseases and conditions

World Health Organization | United Nations
The World Health Organization is the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system. The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the ...

World Health Organization (WHO) | History, Organization, & Definition ...
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1948 to further international cooperation for improved public health conditions. Its tasks include epidemic control, quarantine measures, and drug standardization.

WHO | United Nations - الأمم المتحدة
World Health Organization is building a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working with 194 Member States, across six regions, and from more than 150 offices, WHO staff are ...

What the U.S.’ Withdrawal from the WHO Means for Public Health - TIME
As the U.S.’s withdrawal from the WHO becomes official, the consequences for the world’s health could be serious.

What we do - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-being. For universal health coverage, we: focus on primary health care to improve access to quality ...

Who we are - World Health Organization (WHO)
We are champions for healthier, safer lives Our team of 8000+ professionals includes the world’s leading public health experts, including doctors, epidemiologists, scientists and managers. Together, we coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies, promote well-being, prevent disease and expand access to health care. By connecting nations, people and partners to scientific evidence ...

Data at WHO
Discover the data collections, tools, standards, reports and data stories from the World Health Organization.