TheWHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, the WHO's primary goal is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. It works through various programs and initiatives, including disease control, health promotion, and health systems strengthening. The WHO's headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, with six regional offices worldwide. The organization is governed by the World Health Assembly, which meets annually to set the organization's strategic direction. The WHO's work is guided by its constitution and the International Health Regulations, which provide a global framework for health security. The WHO collaborates with member states, other UN agencies, and non-governmental organizations to address global health challenges. It also provides technical support to countries to help them build and sustain health systems. The WHO's work is funded through assessed contributions from its member states, with the United States being the largest contributor. The organization's work is evaluated through various mechanisms, including the World Health Report, which provides an annual assessment of the global health situation. The WHO's mission 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.