World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBWorld Hand Hygiene Day. 5 May. World No Tobacco Day 2024. 31 May. WHO's 75th anniversary. April 2023 – May 2024.
About WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBWho we are. Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. The people at WHO.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBApr 18, 2024 · 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. Older people and those with …
World Health Organization - Wikipedia
WEBBudget. $6.83 billion (2024–25) Website. who.int. The 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. [4] The WHO was established on April 7, 1948, and ...
What we do - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBFor health emergencies, we: prepare for emergencies by identifying, mitigating and managing risks. prevent emergencies and support development of tools necessary during outbreaks. detect and respond to acute health emergencies. support delivery of essential health services in fragile settings. For health and well-being we:
News - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBApr 26, 2024 · News from the World Health Organization. This guidance describes the methods and processes of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization in developing evidence-based recommendations,...
Who we are - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBOur leadership team. With strong connections between offices, WHO works on the front lines in 150+ locations across 6 regions. WHO’s Director-General outlines the vision and oversees all our international health work whilst our Regional Directors lead the work of the 6 Regional Offices and their country offices.
COVID-19 cases | WHO COVID-19 dashboard
WEBJul 22, 2023 · COVID-19 case data. From the 31 December 2019 to the 21 March 2020, WHO collected the numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths through official communications under the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), complemented by monitoring the official ministries of health websites and social media accounts.
Our work - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBWHO plays an essential role supporting countries to prepare for, detect, respond to and recover from health emergencies, including pandemics, disease outbreaks, natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Amid a growing need for rapid response, we build global systems that: predict, prevent and contain emerging risks; support countries and ...
COVID-19 vaccines | WHO COVID-19 dashboard
WEBCOVID-19 vaccination data are collected via WHO regional office-specific systems for monitoring COVID-19 vaccination uptake. These data are pooled from numerous sources, including direct reports from Member States, WHO review of publicly available official data, or data collected and published by third-party sites.
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