An organisation, part of the United Nations, which aims to improve health in the world.
A specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1948 to serve as the directing and coordinating authority in international health; also known as WHO. According to the WHO constitution, the organization’s objective is to help all people achieve the highest level of health, which is defined as complete mental, social, and physical well-being, not simply the absence of disease or disability. Some 200 nations are members of the WHO Assembly, which meets yearly, elects the executive committee of 31 individuals, and sets the organization’s policy. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO maintains regional organizations for Southeast Asia, the eastern Mediterranean, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, and the western Pacific.
The United Nations agency concerned with international health and the eradication of disease.
Founded in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations, the World Health Organization (WHO) is tasked with addressing global health issues and promoting public health. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has successfully led campaigns against various infectious diseases, including smallpox, tuberculosis, and malaria. In addition to this, it supports medical research initiatives, coordinates national laboratories, and offers specialized health guidance and objectives to its 192 member countries.