World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO), founded in 1948, is the specialized health agency of the United Nations. Its mission is to promote the health of all people at the highest possible level and to protect the world from health threats.

The WHO is committed to ensuring that all people achieve the highest possible level of health. Its mission is based on the principles of human rights, universality, and equality, as outlined in the WHO Constitution. The values of the WHO include integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity. They are individuals of integrity who act honestly and in good faith, and they engage as collaborative partners to strengthen influence at the country level[1][3][4].

• Technical Support: The WHO provides technical support to help countries improve their health systems and address health crises.
• International Health Standards: It sets international health standards and provides guidelines on health issues.
• Coordination of Health Emergencies: The WHO coordinates and supports international responses to health emergencies such as disease outbreaks and pandemics.
• Health Promotion: It promotes and advocates for better global health, from maternal care to health care in old age[2][3][4].

The WHO has ambitious goals known as the "Triple Billion Targets":

• 1 billion more people should benefit from universal health coverage.
• 1 billion more people should be better protected from health emergencies.
• 1 billion more people should enjoy better health and well-being[2][3][4].

Additionally, the WHO is working to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response capabilities, as well as to realign health systems towards primary health care and universal health coverage.

The WHO is governed by the World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body that meets annually and consists of representatives from 194 member states. The WHO works closely with governments, civil society, international organizations, foundations, advocates, researchers, and health workers to promote the health and safety of all[2][3][4].

The WHO is committed to building its work on scientific evidence and evidence-based policies and programs, and advocates for the rights and well-being of all people, regardless of their background or social status.

• 1 - https://www.who.int/about/values
• 2 - https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/fact-sheet/the-u-s-government-and-the-world-health-organization/
• 3 - https://www.who.int/about
• 4 - https://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/en/metadata/organisations/world-health-organization
• 5 - https://www.weforum.org/organizations/world-health-organization-who/