WHO

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to addressing and mitigating major health challenges globally. Established in 1948, the WHO plays a pivotal role in setting global health standards, fostering research and education in the health sector, and offering guidance on best health practices.

World Health Organisation headquarters, Geneva

Role in Disease Control[edit | edit source]

Flag of World Health Organization at UN City

The WHO is at the forefront of global efforts to monitor and combat diseases. Its responsibilities encompass:

  • Setting Standards: The organization establishes benchmarks for disease control, health care delivery, and medication quality.
  • Education Programs: The WHO conducts numerous initiatives aimed at educating health professionals, policymakers, and the general public on various health issues.
  • Research: To inform its policies and provide evidence-based recommendations, the WHO undertakes and promotes rigorous scientific research.
  • Publication: The WHO regularly releases scientific papers, reports, and health guidelines to disseminate knowledge and best practices.

Goal of WHO[edit | edit source]

The overarching objective of the WHO is to ensure that all individuals, regardless of where they reside, have access to the highest attainable standard of health. One of its prominent goals is:

Health Equity: Addressing disparities in health access and outcomes, especially focusing on developing countries and marginalized groups that traditionally lack adequate health care resources and infrastructure.

Headquarters[edit | edit source]

The main operational hub of the WHO is situated in:

Location: Geneva, Switzerland From here, the organization orchestrates its worldwide operations, collaborations, and initiatives.

Other Names[edit | edit source]

While the formal title is World Health Organization, it is universally abbreviated and recognized as WHO.

WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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