Jun 5, 2025 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

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 …

We are champions for healthier, safer lives. Our team of 8000+ professionals includes the world’s leading public health experts, including doctors, epidemiologists, scientists and managers.

Mortality data is not just about those we have lost, it is about helping the living, too. As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, counting the people who die – and how they die – is …

WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more …

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May 13, 2025 · Disease Outbreak News (DONs) are published relating to confirmed or potential public health events, of: Unknown cause with a significant or potential international health …

Jul 24, 2024 · WHO's primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations' system and to lead partners in global health responses.

Apr 10, 2025 · WHO’s “Beat the Heat” initiative making strides to protect workers and event participants from extreme heat and related environmental hazards

Sep 25, 2024 · WHO's primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations' system and to lead partners in global health responses.