Working with 194 Member States, across six regions,
and from more than 150 offices, WHO staff are united in a shared
commitment to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere.
Together we strive to combat diseases – communicable
diseases like influenza and HIV, and noncommunicable diseases
like cancer and heart disease.
We help mothers and children survive and thrive
so they can look forward to a healthy old age. We ensure the safety
of the air people breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink
– and the medicines and vaccines they need.
WHO
WHO began when our Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948
– a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day.
We are now more than 7000 people working in 150
country offices, in six regional offices and at our headquarters
in Geneva, Switzerland.
What WHO does
Our primary role is to direct and coordinate international health
within the United Nations system.
Our main areas of work are health systems; health
through the life-course; noncommunicable and communicable diseases;
preparedness, surveillance and response; and corporate services.
Where does WHO work
We support countries as they coordinate the efforts of governments
and partners – including bi- and multilaterals, funds and foundations,
civil society organizations and the private sector.
Working together, we attain health objectives
by supporting national health policies and strategies.
How WHO is governed
The World Health Assembly is attended by delegations from all
Member States, and determines the policies of the Organization.
The Executive Board is composed of members technically
qualified in health, and gives effect to the decisions and policies
of the Health Assembly.
WHO works with whom ?
Our core function is to direct and coordinate international health
work through collaboration.
WHO partners with countries, the United Nations
system, international organisations, civil society, foundations,
academia, and research institutions.
Planning, Finance & Accountability
The General Programme of Work sets the framework for the financial
resources and expenditures of WHO every five years.
Our programme budget portal is updated every quarter,
and provides a breakdown of our work by categories, programmes
and outputs.
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