- World Health Organization (WHO)
The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable
- About WHO
Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life
- 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
- Health topics - World Health Organization (WHO)
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)WHO Pandemic Agreement
- 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
- WHO and the WHA – an explainer
An introduction to WHO and the World Health Assembly – the main decision-making body of the Organization Every year, generally in May, delegates from all Member States come together to agree on the Organization’s priorities and policies
- Newsroom - World Health Organization (WHO)
Most countries make progress towards universal health coverage, but major challenges remain, WHO–World Bank report finds
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