World Health Organization (WHO)
WEB5 days ago · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.
World Health Organization - Wikipedia
WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. [2] It is headquartered in Geneva , Switzerland, and has six regional offices [ 3 ] and 150 field offices worldwide.
Who we are - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBOur 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.
What we do - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBWHO 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:
Our work - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBWe 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 …
WHO Organizational structure
WEBFrom our longstanding Geneva headquarters to our 6 regional offices, 150 country offices and other offices around the world, WHO plays an essential role improving local health systems and coordinating the global response to health threats.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization …
WEB5 days ago · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.
Governments progress on negotiations for a pandemic agreement …
WEB1 day ago · In December 2021, a special session of the World Health Assembly established the INB to draft and negotiate a convention, agreement or other international instrument under the Constitution of the World Health Organization, to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.
WHO releases first ever guidance on health practitioner regulation
WEB1 day ago · Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the first global guidance on health practitioner regulation. Health practitioner regulation: Design, reform and implementation guidance reviews the available evidence and offers policy considerations for designing regulatory systems that protect the public and support national health system goals. It provides practical steps to assess and ...
COVID-19 data | WHO COVID-19 dashboard
WEBSince 22 March 2020, global data is compiled through WHO region-specific dashboards, and/or aggregate count data reported to WHO headquarters. Counts primarily reflect laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths, based upon WHO case definitions; although some departures may exist due to local adaptations.
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