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

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

Our work - World Health Organization (WHO)
Our work We put science to work to build a healthier, safer world The World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to achieve better health for all. By connecting countries, people and partners, we strive to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance at a safe and healthy life. From emerging epidemics such as COVID-19 and Zika to the persistent threat of communicable diseases ...

Health topics - World Health Organization (WHO)
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)WHO Pandemic Agreement

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 ...

News - World Health Organization (WHO)
News from the World Health OrganizationRecognizing that the world is not on track to meet all of the 2025 global nutrition targets, WHO Member States, during the 78th World Health Assembly in...

Coronavirus - World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles range from larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols. It is important to practice respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-isolate until you recover if ...

Newsroom - World Health Organization (WHO)
Strengthening global public health through traditional medicine: 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Careers at WHO
Together for a healthier world. WHO offer professionals a unique opportunity to contribute to saving lives and support people's health worldwide.

Publications - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO recognizes the growing role of traditional medicine worldwide and the need for evidence-based integration into health systems. In 2023, the World Health...