Dec 17, 2025 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

3 days ago · The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1948 to further international cooperation for improved public health conditions. …

Jan 21, 2025 · What has WHO done for the world? The short answer is – a lot. The UN agency currently works with its membership and on the health frontlines in more than 150 locations …

Dr. Jong-Wok Lee gives his first speech to WHO staff as director-general on July 21, 2003. WHO is the first global health organization. It replaced or absorbed many regional and national health …

The World Health Organization is the international body responsible for public health. Known as the WHO, it is part of the United Nations and was established in 1948. It is involved in many …

Jun 2, 2022 · Created in 1948 as part of the United Nations, the WHO has a broad mandate to guide and coordinate international health policy. Its primary activities include developing …

Arcot Ramaswamy Mudaliar, the first president of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 1946, played a central role in founding the World Health Organization (WHO). Under his …

Jan 22, 2025 · Under its agreement with the WHO, the U.S. can leave the body as long as it gives one year’s notice, meaning it will be out by January 2026 if the Trump administration does not …

Jan 21, 2025 · What has WHO done for the world? The short answer is – a lot. The UN agency currently works with its membership and on the health frontlines in more than 150 locations …

WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, talks about the highlights and challenges of 2025. For a more complete overview, see “Stronger together: milestones that …